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Ellesmere College

Welcome to Ellesmere College – a school which reflects your beliefs and values. At Ellesmere we tailor our support for each individual student, so they can confidently embark on the journey ahead and become ‘Life Ready’. We offer the very best in education today, and are proud to be an accredited ‘High Performance Learning World Class School 2021’.

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Shropshire, UK
Ages 7-18

Co-educational

Founded: 1879

Alumni: Old Ellesmerians

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School Overview

About Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school, located in rural Shropshire.

Ellesmere College is a school that successfully combines a positive atmosphere with impressive achievements, both academically and in music, art, sport and drama. Set within 146 acres of beautiful countryside Ellesmere is conveniently located in central England within easy reach of Manchester and Birmingham. Ellesmere offers an extensive range of excellent modern facilities which enhance the curricular and extracurricular opportunities for the pupils.

At Ellesmere, we take pride in the achievements of each and every student according to his or her abilities, not just the achievements of the brightest and the best. We seek to embed resilience to overcome difficulties as a partner to enthusiasm when things go as planned.

School Facilities

Ellesmere Campus

The Campus has spectacular views across the picturesque Welsh Hills and includes a stunning dining hall, chapel and extensive sports facilities.

  • Modern tennis / netball centre

  • Floodlit all-weather pitches

  • Sports centre with 9 hole golf course

  • Indoor and outdoor shooting ranges

  • Dedicated Arts Centre

  • 25m swimming pool

Boarding facilities

Ellesmere offers a range of boarding options and can be very flexible. This ensures each pupil is given the best boarding experience possible.

  • Dedicated Housemaster / Housemistress

  • 7 boarding houses, split by age groups

  • Single, twin and multi-bedded rooms

  • Large, comfortable common rooms

  • Great links to Birmingham and Manchester

School Structure

Lower School

  • Ages 7-13
  • Small class sizes
  • Enriched curriculum
  • Flexible timetable
  • Wide range of sports
  • Learning support

Middle School

  • Ages 13-16
  • Academic enrichment
  • Sports academies
  • Range of GCSE options
  • Student council
  • Arena Arts programme

Sixth Form

  • Ages 16-18
  • USA exchange programme
  • DofE Award schemes
  • Combined Cadet Force
  • EPQ programme
  • Overseas trips

Scholarship Information

Ellesmere College offer a variety of scholarships, which are awarded subject to a successful ability assessment, in the following academic areas: all round academic, music, drama and art. Sports scholarships are available for: all round sports, cricket, football, golf, rugby, shooting, swimming and tennis.

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