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Schools near CH66

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester · ranked for your family, with the reasons

21 state primary schools within 2 miles and 4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH66, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

iWhere the middle is

How it is worked outThe middle of CH66 is the average position of the 25 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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  • Distances are as the crow flies.
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State primary schools near CH66

21 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of CH66, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School

    State primary · Ellesmere Port · 0.20 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.20 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18 of 20 points

      0.20 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Rossmore School

    State primary · Ellesmere Port · 0.73 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.73 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.7 of 20 points

      0.73 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · ELLESMERE PORT · 1.1 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.2 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Brookside Primary School

    State primary · Ellesmere Port · 0.49 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.49 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Ellesmere Port · 2.0 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.4 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. William Stockton Community Primary School

    State primary · Ellesmere Port · 1.3 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: better than 47% of schools in England · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Childer Thornton Primary School

    State primary · Ellesmere Port · 1.3 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 17% in England · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.2 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters6.3 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 0.76 miles away; this school is 1.28 miles from the middle of CH66, further than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. St Mary of The Angels Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Ellesmere Port · 0.43 miles

    56of 100

    0.43 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.7 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Capenhurst CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Chester · 1.6 miles

    54of 100

    Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 15 of 18. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Ellesmere Port · 0.69 miles

    53of 100

    0.69 miles

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      0.69 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near CH66

4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH66, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. The Whitby High School

    State secondary · Ellesmere Port · 1.5 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.58 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 26.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Ellesmere Port Church of England College

    State secondary · Anglican/Church of England · Ellesmere Port · 1.2 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 8.71 miles in 2025 · 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.51 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.3 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 8.71 miles away; this school is 1.18 miles from the middle of CH66, closer than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 98.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. South Wirral High School

    State secondary · Wirral · 2.9 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 38.1 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.6 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ellesmere Port · 1.1 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.0 miles · classes of 18 on average

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points

      Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.8 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of CH66, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 9.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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