Ellesmere Port Church of England College

A good academy sponsor led school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ellesmere Port Church of England College.

Ellesmere Port, CH656EA Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.51
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.5%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
164 Whitby Road
Ellesmere Port, CH656EA
Phone
1513506000
Website
epcollege.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146742
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA
Website
https://epcollege.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Anglican/Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
633
Free School Meals
47.2% (299 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
English Attainment 8:
8.4
Maths Attainment 8:
6.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
Ebacc English:
94.5%
Ebacc Entry:
8.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.5%
Ebacc Languages:
46.2%
Ebacc Maths:
96.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.51
Progress 8 Range:
-0.82 to -0.19
University Progression:
52.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
31 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
633 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Tourism (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire to Be More"

Courage Justice Honesty Compassion Gratitude Humility Integrity Respect

Church of England College

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher Welcome: Principal’s message emphasising pride in The Ellesmere Port C of E College, Church of England ethos, FFET partnership, and a commitment to Social Justice through Excellence in Education and the Be More/Aspire to Be More ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sign Language Club Cheshire Schools Book Award club Pride Club Thoughtful Thursday Mini Book Club Harry Potter Book Club Dungeons & Dragons Club Film Club Murder Mystery Club Boardgame Club

Facilities

305 seat professional theatre and cinema State of the art theatre control and stage lighting Six court sports hall with 11 metre high climbing wall High tech fitness suite Science labs incorporating a super lab Physics lab and demonstration rooms Design technology zone with fully equipped workshops Computer-aided graphics lab Art zone with Apple Mac media suite Ceramics / textiles zone and fully-equipped food technology lab Various dining locations including al fresco dining Landscaped courtyard Grand staircase and glass bridges to connect zones Music zone with Apple Mac media suites AV video editing suite Green Screen TV studio with broadcasting 3D cameras Acoustic ‘egg’ teaching pods Rooftop reflection gardens Sixth Form lecture theatre and glass seminar rooms Fully-equipped Learning Resource Centre Professional 3G Astro turf with five football pitches Five court multi-use games area Amphitheatre Beautiful landscaped gardens Science, Engineering, Art and kitchen garden spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum for Social Justice Be More Curriculum Equality and diversity promoted through inclusive curriculum KS3 3:2 curriculum model with a 2-year pathway for Years 10-11 and EBacc option KS5 bespoke curriculum and a wide range of subjects Learning Programmes and Curriculum Plans

SEND Provision

Local Authority adviser will be invited to annual reviews for Year 11 when learners with EHCPs reach Year 11; learners who have an EHCP or are in Local Authority Care will also receive additional Careers Guidance from school.

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