Ellesmere primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Welshampton CofE Primary School, Criftins CofE Primary School, and Ellesmere Primary School are the main options for families, achieving 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. With 25% reaching the higher standard—more than triple England's 8%—this small market town community benefits from strong academic foundations and close-knit village schools. Families across Ellesmere and the surrounding villages find welcoming, high-performing options with excellent science results of 87%, above the national average of 82%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Criftins CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ellesmere Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Ellesmere College, Ellesmere | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Welshampton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
