Ellesmere Port Church of England College

About Ellesmere Port Church of England College

Ellesmere Port Church of England College is an academy sponsor led in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 694 pupils on roll. The school has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. It is part of FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.9 (2025/26). 43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

694 / 1,350 (51%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Anglican/Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 March 2023

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 3 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

164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 6EA

Phone

01513506000

Head Teacher

Paula Phillips

Website

https://epcollege.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ellesmere Port Church of England College?

Ellesmere Port Church of England College is an academy sponsor led in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Ellesmere Port Church of England College have?

Ellesmere Port Church of England College has 694 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ellesmere Port Church of England College's Ofsted rating?

Ellesmere Port Church of England College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does Ellesmere Port Church of England College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ellesmere Port Church of England College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.9 in 2025/26.

Is Ellesmere Port Church of England College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ellesmere Port Church of England College is part of FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Ellesmere Port Church of England College?

Ellesmere Port Church of England College is located at 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 6EA.