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Ellesmere Port Church of England College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
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Ellesmere Port Church of England College
- Secondary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH65 6EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning and behave well in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive regular subject-specific training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers benefit from regular subject-specific training and are able to explain new concepts clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: In a few subjects, some pupils have gaps in their prior learning which are not effectively addressed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils support the local food bank and raise awareness of problems such as human trafficking.
Communication: Leaders have effective systems in place for staff to report and record any concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered and welcomed through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with incidents of bullying effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum and improved outcomes for sixth-form students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal with incidents of bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have identified local safeguarding risks and teach students about them.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy the murder mystery and rock climbing clubs, among other activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that extracurricular opportunities are available to all pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from effective careers information, education, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Lessons in the sixth form are personalized to meet the needs of each student.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, supported by helpful information and training for teachers.
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About Us
Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Anglican/Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 633 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 98% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 9.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 40.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.81 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.91 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.65% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 17.73 | 30.41 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.74 | 29.83 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 13.82% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 146 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 61.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.21% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.35 | 36.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 13.89 | 32.07 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 19.71% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 24 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 59% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.79% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 8.79% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1