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Ellesmere College

Other independent school · Ellesmere, SY12 9AB

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,600 of 2,536

Worse than 63% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 19
Pupils432
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Jonathan Shaw
Local authorityShropshire
Opened01 Jan 1919
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123600.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolShropshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.31.841.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%56.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%34.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%7.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%51.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 481--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolShropshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.31.53, worse than England, similar to Shropshire32.7835
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels30.23, worse than England, worse than Shropshire33.1535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC--
AAB or better11.4%, worse than England, similar to Shropshire9.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.33, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study124--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils432
Girls167
Boys265
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.139
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.63%
Higher education46.7%
Employment10.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.4%
Further education1.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Ellesmere College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miSecondaryLakelands AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryEllesmere Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Ellesmere College

How does Ellesmere College rank in England?

Ellesmere College ranks 1,600 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 63% of schools).

What are Ellesmere College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ellesmere College was C, and 11.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Ellesmere College?

Ellesmere College has 432 pupils aged 7 to 19.

Does Ellesmere College have a sixth form?

Yes, Ellesmere College teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.