The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Louise Finlay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Capenhurst Lane, ELLESMERE PORT, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEllesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Hinderton School
Special school · 311m away
Whitby Heath Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Secondary · 787m away
The Whitby High School
Secondary · 860m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 907m away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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