Ellesmere Port Church of England College vs St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Ellesmere Port · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
777 students
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Port Church of England College Ellesmere Port, North West | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 536 | #1682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3624 of 4,090 | #12622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 777 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 777 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 57.6% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 20.0 | – |
| town | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | epcollege.org/ | www.stbernardsrc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 18.9).
- •Ellesmere Port Church of England College is the larger school with 777 students compared with 209.
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 Ellesmere Port Church of England College better than St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (28.0 vs 18.9 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 Ellesmere Port Church of England College and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College: 777. St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Port Church of England College and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School rank in North West?
Ellesmere Port Church of England College is 447th of 536 and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).