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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Ellesmere College is a private secondary-stage school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, with a published age range of 7-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 7-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Ellesmere College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Ellesmere College traces its foundation to 1884 and now brings Lower School, Middle School and Sixth Form together on a rural campus in Shropshire. It is co-educational and offers day places, weekly boarding and full boarding, so pupils can move through the college with different levels of residential commitment.
The academic structure combines GCSE study with several post-16 routes. Sixth Form pupils can choose A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a BTEC Sport pathway, with subject extension and additional support for pupils who need help in a particular area. Academic progress, character and readiness for life beyond the college are held together in the programme.
Sport, music, drama, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and house competitions extend the experience beyond lessons. Boarding is organised by age group, with separate houses for Middle School and Sixth Form pupils, pastoral staff in residence and a weekly option for pupils who return home at weekends. The day and boarding choices are built into the college's shape.
Admission is handled directly and includes a visit, registration, taster day, assessment, exam performance and a school reference. Sixth Form entry is also supported by dedicated enquiries about subject choices, learning support and specialist programmes. That combination of academic routes and flexible boarding makes Ellesmere more than a single-age secondary intake.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 31.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 11.4% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Shropshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 31.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.97
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Shropshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 7-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Shaw
- Pupil roll
- 432 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Ellesmere, Shropshire
- Postcode
- SY12 9AB
- Area
- Shropshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Shaw
School contact
- School phone
- 01691622321
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01691622321
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 31.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.97 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 11.4% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 31.53 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Ellesmere College handle admissions?
Ellesmere College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Ellesmere College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Ellesmere College?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Ellesmere College?
Ellesmere College is currently rated Standards met.