Ellesmere Port Catholic High School

URN: 111451 • Ellesmere Port CH65 7AQ

Overview

Name
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
URN
111451
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
48.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Vile (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 7AQ

Summary

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. With a current enrollment of 936 students and a capacity of 988, the school aims to provide a Roman Catholic education that fosters the spiritual, moral, academic, and physical development of each student. The school’s mission, inspired by the teachings of Jesus, emphasizes the importance of personal growth and community involvement.

The school is committed to high academic standards, with a focus on achieving strong GCSE and BTEC results. It prioritizes the quality of teaching, aiming for all lessons to be rated as "good or outstanding." Additionally, Ellesmere Port Catholic High School promotes British values and encourages exemplary behaviour, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.

The school community is described as caring and inclusive, where students are encouraged to develop new skills, make friends, and prepare for future pathways such as university, college, or apprenticeships. Parents and prospective students are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and offerings.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
988
Pupils
936
Boys
477
Girls
459
FSM %
31.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-03-31
Last Ofsted
2021-06-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 936 477 459 988 31.00
2024-09-11 936 477 459 988 31.00
2023-09-11 922 479 443 988 28.30
2022-09-11 922 479 443 988 28.30
2021-09-11 920 477 443 988 26.20
2020-09-11 885 454 431 988 21.30

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