Schools in Ellesmere, West Midlands (2025)
6 schools · 1,633 students · 4 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 378.
Ellesmere, in West Midlands, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,633 students. By level there are 4 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 4 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Ellesmere's schools is 378, above the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery (54.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery (47.6, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and Ellesmere Primary School (45.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Lakelands Academy (590 students), Ellesmere College (432 students), Ellesmere Primary School (378 students).
Ranked schools in Ellesmere
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 155Criftins CofE Primary School and NurseryEllesmere · Academy Primary– · 96 students
- 248Cockshutt CofE Primary School and NurseryEllesmere · Academy Primary– · 66 students
- 345Ellesmere Primary SchoolEllesmere · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 444Lakelands AcademyEllesmere · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 590 students
- 527Welshampton CofE Primary SchoolEllesmere · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 71 students
- 613Ellesmere CollegeEllesmere · Independent All-through31.6 Attainment 8 · 432 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery Ellesmere · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | – | 96 |
| 2 | Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery Ellesmere · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | – | 66 |
| 3 | Ellesmere Primary School Ellesmere · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 4 | Lakelands Academy Ellesmere · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 590 |
| 5 | Welshampton CofE Primary School Ellesmere · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 26.5 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71 |
| 6 | Ellesmere College Ellesmere · All-through · Ages 7–19 | Independent | 13.4 Lower 50% | 31.6 Attainment 8 | 432 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Ellesmere side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ellesmere?
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery is the highest-ranked school in Ellesmere with a Success Index (England) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ellesmere?
Ellesmere has 6 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 1,633 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ellesmere?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ellesmere is 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.