University of Chester CE Academy
URN: 135941 • Ellesmere Port CH65 6EA
Overview
- Name
- University of Chester CE Academy
- URN
- 135941
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 32.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Iain Robinson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 6EA
Summary
      University of Chester CE Academy, located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 701 pupils and a capacity of 1,350. The school operates under a sponsor-led model, emphasizing a strong connection to its Church of England ethos. The academy aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at University of Chester CE Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote holistic learning. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the necessary support to thrive academically and socially. The Pupil Premium strategy is in place to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with a focus on building strong relationships between students, parents, and local organizations. The school actively promotes its values through various initiatives and encourages a sense of belonging among its pupils, preparing them for future success in a rapidly changing world.
      The curriculum at University of Chester CE Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote holistic learning. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the necessary support to thrive academically and socially. The Pupil Premium strategy is in place to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with a focus on building strong relationships between students, parents, and local organizations. The school actively promotes its values through various initiatives and encourages a sense of belonging among its pupils, preparing them for future success in a rapidly changing world.
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 701
- Boys
- 339
- Girls
- 362
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 701 | 339 | 362 | 1350 | 30.90 | 
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