Co-op Academy Oldershaw vs Ellesmere Port Church of England College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Oldershaw
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Ellesmere Port · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
777 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Oldershaw Wallasey, North West | Ellesmere Port Church of England College Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 536 | #447 of 536 |
| National rank | #4025 of 4,090 | #3624 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 774 | 777 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 777 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | 25.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 28.8% | 45.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | 13.6 | 20.0 |
| town | Wallasey | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk/ | epcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Port Church of England College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.9 vs 6.4).
- •Ellesmere Port Church of England College is the larger school with 777 students compared with 774.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Co-op Academy Oldershaw better than Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
On the Success Index (England), Ellesmere Port Church of England College ranks higher (18.9 vs 6.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Co-op Academy Oldershaw and Ellesmere Port Church of England College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Wallasey and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw: 774. Ellesmere Port Church of England College: 777. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Oldershaw and Ellesmere Port Church of England College rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw is 522nd of 536 and Ellesmere Port Church of England College is 447th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).