Schools in Ellesmere
6 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Welshampton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ellesmere Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.