Best secondary schools in Ellesmere Port (2026)
Ellesmere Port has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Whitby High School, in the top 87% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 38.3, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Ellesmere Port has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 14% in England |
The Whitby High School Ellesmere Port |
38.5 | 38.9 | 31% | Good | |
2 Bottom 12% in England |
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port · Roman Catholic |
38.7 | 36.9 | 21% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 9% in England |
Ellesmere Port Church of England College Ellesmere Port · Anglican/Church of England |
37.3 | 39.0 | 26% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Ellesmere Port?
On exam results over the last three years, The Whitby High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Ellesmere Port, in the top 87% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.