- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 277
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Schools in CH65
A postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: CH65 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester with 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2213 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All CH65 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CH65
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CH65
13 in CH65, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
41 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
23 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 290
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in CH65
4 in CH65, best first
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
153 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 777
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
145 first choices, 152 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.0%
- Pupils
- 950
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Nurseries in CH65
7 in CH65, highest Ofsted grade first
Early Learning Academy Limited
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
S4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Christ Church
Ellesmere Port, CH65 6TQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CH65
2 in CH65, by the school's Eduscope score
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
153 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 777
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
145 first choices, 152 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.0%
- Pupils
- 950
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Special Schools in CH65
2 in CH65. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hinderton School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Rivacre Brook
Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CH65
1 in CH65. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rivacre Brook
Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CH65, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CH65 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CH65 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CH65
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CH65
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CH65?
CH65 has 22 schools, including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CH65?
The highest-ranked schools in CH65 on Eduscope are Wolverham Primary and Nursery School, Whitby Heath Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CH65?
There is 1 independent school in CH65, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CH65?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in CH65 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.