Ellesmere College

URN: 123600 • Ellesmere SY12 9AB

Overview

Name
Ellesmere College
URN
123600
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
55.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vicky Pritt-Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01691622321
Website
Visit
Address
, Ellesmere SY12 9AB

Summary

Ellesmere College, located in the market town of Ellesmere, Shropshire, is an independent mixed school with a current enrolment of 518 pupils and a capacity of 690. Established in 1884, the college has a rich history and is set on a 160-acre campus, providing a safe and stimulating environment for learning. The school emphasises individual attention, aiming to foster personal responsibility and academic skills across all year groups.

The curriculum at Ellesmere is designed to offer a broad range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities, with a strong focus on developing leadership, communication, and employability skills, particularly in the Sixth Form. The college also features seven sport academies, allowing pupils to specialise in various sports with high-level coaching and competition.

Ellesmere College values community and inclusivity, hosting a diverse student body that includes over 30 nationalities. The school offers various scholarships and means-tested bursaries to support students from different backgrounds, ensuring that all pupils have access to quality education and personal development opportunities.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
7 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
690
Pupils
518
Boys
330
Girls
188
FSM %
Open date
1919-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 518 330 188 690
2024-09-11 564 356 208 690
2023-09-11 560 355 205 690 0.00
2022-09-11 560 355 205 690 0.00
2021-09-11 492 304 188 690 0.00
2020-09-11 514 328 186 690 0.00

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