Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary academy in Ellesmere Port, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.47 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, 55% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has 969 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.6%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.47, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
55% of students at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 9.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has 969 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
269/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
139/mo
52% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Overpool Rail Station
1.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.