Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

About Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 969 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 June 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 (2025/26). 33.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

969 / 988 (98%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 June 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 7AQ

Phone

01513552373

Head Teacher

Lorraine Henderson

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has 969 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 June 2021).

How does Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 in 2025/26.

Is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is part of OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is located at Capenhurst Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 7AQ.