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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 7AQ
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 950 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2021. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust. (All Hallows Catholic College is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Sixth form, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Attendance, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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