Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Address: Capenhurst Lane
Town/City: Ellesmere Port
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH65 7AQ
Telephone Number: 0151 329 0814
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Finlay
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 290 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.6%

Location and administration

URN: 135246
DfE Number: 896/3815
UKPRN: 10079164
UPRN: 200003330651
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (E14001222)
Electoral Ward: Whitby Park (E05012246)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)

Easting & Northing: 339219E, 375295N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 16' 18.42" N 2° 54' 45.82" W
Plus Code: 9C5V73CP+PW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.1km)
  2. The Bridge Short Stay School (0.3km)
  3. Hinderton School (0.3km)
  4. Whitby Heath Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Ellesmere Port Church of England College (0.8km)
  7. The Whitby High School (0.9km)
  8. Woodlands Primary School (0.9km)
  9. St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy (0.9km)
  10. Brookside Primary School (0.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Mario D'Addonna - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Miss Mia Dickinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Matthew George Joyce - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Park - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2018 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Mrs Patricia Riley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Darren Spiers - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Ms Joanna Beata Wilczek - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2027.