Ellesmere Port Church of England College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Address: 164 Whitby Road
Town/City: Ellesmere Port
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH65 6EA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0151 350 6000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Anglican/Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Frank Field Education Trust
Sponsor: Frank Field Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stephen Murphy
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 777 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 58% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146742
DfE Number: 896/4009
UKPRN: 10082090
UPRN: 10014508756
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (E14001222)
Electoral Ward: Central & Grange (E05012210)

Easting & Northing: 339625E, 375970N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 16' 40.42" N 2° 54' 24.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5V73HV+57

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Martin Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mr Michael Burton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Elizabeth Connolly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
  • Mr George Richard DERBY - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mrs Kerry Ferguson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 June 2029.
  • Canon Gordon McGuinness - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mr Mike Meynell - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Chantana Muangkhao - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Jane Prinold - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Ms Christine Veitch - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 2 November 2029.