Ellesmere College, Ellesmere

In its own words: "Our Purpose: To develop young people of character, with the skills and sense of responsibility to make a positive difference in a global community. Our Vision: To be a community rooted in Christian values that dares to do things differently. We aim to develop young people with the confidence to lead, the creativity to innovate and the character to flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Ellesmere College is a leading co-educational boarding and day school set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The 150 acre campus on the outskirts of the market town of Ellesmere provides an exceptional environment in which to learn. The school is rich in history but has a firmly forward thinking and progressive outlook."

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ellesmere College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Of the 92 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 47% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.

In 2026, 139 pupils (32.2%) received SEN support and 5 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ellesmere College.

In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.