The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 798
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 29.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Iain Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wentworth Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChatsworth High School and Community College
Special school · Very close
Oakwood High School
Special school · Very close
Greenwood School
Special school · 414m away
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Independent · 512m away
Clarendon Road Community Primary School
Primary · 554m away
Branwood Preparatory School
Independent · 809m away
Monton Green Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Arbour Academy
Academy · 939m away
Questions parents ask
Is Ellesmere Park High School a selective school?
No. Ellesmere Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ellesmere Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Ellesmere Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellesmere Park High School?
Ellesmere Park High School currently has 798 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellesmere Park High School take?
Ellesmere Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ellesmere Park High School?
Ellesmere Park High School is in Manchester, M30 9BP, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellesmere Park High School have a sixth form?
No, Ellesmere Park High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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