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Ellesmere College

Ellesmere, Shropshire, England

A co-educational day and boarding school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, with a Lower School for ages 7 to 13 and an Upper School for ages 13 to 19, and full and weekly boarding.

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At a glance

School type
Independent · Private
Official website
ellesmere.com

Address: Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

Academic

Ages taught
Lower School Years 3-8; Upper School Years 9-13 (ages 7 to 19)source
School admits
Co-educationalsource
Day places
Yessource
Curriculum
Not confirmed
Qualifications
Not confirmed
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Not confirmed
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Not confirmed

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.

  • Weekly boarding

    Pupils board from Monday to Friday and go home at weekends.

Boarding entry
Not confirmed
Boarding is for
Not confirmed
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Not confirmed
Rooms
Not confirmed
Weekends and holidays
Not confirmed
Pastoral care
Not confirmed
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
Not confirmed
Application process
Not confirmed
Assessments and interviews
Not confirmed
Documents
Not confirmed
Language requirements
Not confirmed
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. The fee schedule lists international pupil charges, immigration surcharge and visa sponsorship through Sable International.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed
Apply
Not confirmed

Fees

Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures

A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.

  • Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · School Years 9-13

    £40,920 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.

  • Weekly boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · School Years 9-13

    £28,890 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.

Published fees, exactly as the school states them
FeeAmountForYearIncludes tuition
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Full Boarders (School Years 9-13) (Termly Net Fee, excluding VAT, which is payable in addition; compulsory lunch charged separately)Full boarding£13,640 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsSchool Years 9-132026-27read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Weekly Boarders (School Years 9-13) (Termly Net Fee, excluding VAT, which is payable in addition; compulsory lunch charged separately)Weekly boarding£9,630 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsSchool Years 9-132026-27read 17 October 2026Yes
TuitionDay Pupils (School Years 9-13) (Termly Net Fee, excluding VAT, which is payable in addition; compulsory lunch charged separately); the asterisked rate reflects awards applied to the full day rateDay pupils£6,450 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsSchool Years 9-132026-27read 17 October 2026Yes
Registration feeRegistration Fee (non-returnable)£120 one-offsourceAll pupils2026-27read 17 October 2026Not confirmed

“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.

Scholarships and financial assistance

No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.

Inspection reports

  • Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) - progress monitoring inspection, 30 March 2025

    Outcome as published: The school meets all the relevant Standards that were considered during this inspection.

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  • Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) - routine inspection, 17 September 2024

    Outcome as published: Standards relating to leadership and management, and governance are not met. Standards relating to the quality of education, training and recreation are not met. Standards relating to pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing are not met. Standards relating to pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society are met. Standards relating to safeguarding are not met.

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Accreditation, registration and membership

The inspectorate that reviews the school.

  • Inspection regimeIndependent Schools Inspectorate

    Confirmed on the authority or association record

    source

Joining an association. Membership is not accreditation and is not an endorsement of quality or safety.

  • MembershipBoarding Schools’ Association

    Confirmed on the authority or association record

    source

Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.

How to read this page

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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)