How many pupils does Ellesmere College have?

Ellesmere College has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ellesmere College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ellesmere College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Ellesmere College?

Ellesmere College is located at Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB.

Ellesmere College

Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

31.8

Attainment 8

7–19

Ages

518

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College is an independent school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 518 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 518 / 690 (75%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.8%

SEN support

26.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

44 students

11.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB
Phone: 01691622321
Headteacher: Jonathan Shaw
Website: http://www.ellesmere.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ellesmere College?: Ellesmere College is an independent school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does Ellesmere College have?: Ellesmere College has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ellesmere College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ellesmere College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Ellesmere College?: Ellesmere College is located at Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB.

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