Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 6TQ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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97th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 2,894 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe and cared for. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, resulting in an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve well academically and socially.
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn and benefit from strong pastoral support, with staff greeting them warmly and checking they are ready for lessons.
- The curriculum is well organised and logical, providing plentiful opportunities for pupils to develop interests in sports, music, and cultural exploration.
- Reading is successfully prioritised, with most pupils becoming fluent readers by the end of Year 2 through effective phonics teaching.
- Robust systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive expert help and appropriate support.
- Staff feel supported by considerate leaders, while governors provide knowledgeable challenge and support to the school community.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment systems effectively enough to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, which hinders some pupils’ achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff undertaking regular training, making timely records of concerns, and working well with outside agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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