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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Capenhurst Lane
 Whitby
 Ellesmere Port
 Cheshire CH65 7AQ
Telephone: 0151 355 2373

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
History: This school arose from Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
Trust: Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust (HFNCAT)

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Henderson (since January 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Caroline Vile
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 65.92 / 19.71
Non-teaching Staff*: 52.25
Number of pupils: 950
Pupils Per Teacher: 14.4
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 35.30% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 29.6%
Local child deprivation rate: 20.7% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 14.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 18.1%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 10.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Electoral Ward: Whitby Park
School Number: 8964010

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 28th April 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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