The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
21.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 969
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Henderson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Hinderton School
Special school · Very close
Whitby Heath Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Secondary · 825m away
The Whitby High School
Secondary · 866m away
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 870m away
Questions parents ask
Is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 969 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy take?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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