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Secondary schools in and near Ellesmere

All 2 secondary schools in Ellesmere, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Ellesmere

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  1. Lakelands Academy

    Ellesmere, SY12 0EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

    Results close to the Ellesmere average.

    107 first choices, 113 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.7

    Ellesmere 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.4%Ellesmere 6.4%
    Pupils
    590
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school Lakelands Academy

  2. Ellesmere College

    Ellesmere, SY12 9AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Ellesmere 6.4%
    Pupils
    432
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Ellesmere College

Just outside Ellesmere

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Ellesmere.

  3. Moreton Hall School

    6.3 miles from Ellesmere · Independent · All-through · Ages 1 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the Ellesmere average.

    Attainment 8 at 1630.7

    Ellesmere 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Ellesmere 6.4%
    Pupils
    333
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Moreton Hall School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Ellesmere

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 secondary schools in Ellesmere have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Ellesmere, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Ellesmere, teaching 1,022 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

Pupils in Ellesmere scored an average Attainment 8 of 42.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

23.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,110 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 20.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Ellesmere?
There are 2 secondary schools in Ellesmere, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Ellesmere?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Ellesmere on Eduscope are Lakelands Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Ellesmere ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Ellesmere secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Ellesmere is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Ellesmere?
When choosing a secondary school in Ellesmere, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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