Best 3 Secondary schools in Ellesmere Port – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Ellesmere Port Church of England College (Secondary) in Ellesmere Port; The Whitby High School (Secondary) in Ellesmere Port; Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Ellesmere Port — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ellesmere Port Church of England College, The Whitby High School and Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ellesmere Port Church of England College), published Jun 2023. The lowest is 3 (Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy), published Sep 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Ellesmere Port Church of England College (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST and OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Ellesmere Port Church of England College CH65 6EA	The Whitby High School CH66 2NU	Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy CH65 7AQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 6EA	Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 2NU	Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 7AQ
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Jun 2023	2 18 Jul 2022	3 12 Sep 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	1625	988
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	epcollege.org	www.whitbyhigh.org	—
Telephone	01513506000	01513558445	01513552373
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ellesmere Port Church of England College

CH65 6EA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 6EA
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Website: epcollege.org
Telephone: 01513506000

The Whitby High School

CH66 2NU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH66 2NU
Ofsted: 2 18 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: www.whitbyhigh.org
Telephone: 01513558445

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

CH65 7AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 7AQ
Ofsted: 3 12 Sep 2021
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01513552373

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.