Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Capenhurst Lane, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 7AQ
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 7AQ
332 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
25.20% FSM %
169 Boys
163 Girls
About Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving ELLESMERE PORT and the surrounding area in Cheshire West and Chester with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 332 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Louise Finlay.

Information on Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Ward Whitby Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10079164
URN 135246
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Joyce Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Reilly Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mario D'Addonna Governor 03/12/2020 02/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Mia Dickinson Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Fr Edmund Montgomery Governor 31/08/2021 31/08/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne O'Conor Governor 05/05/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Park Governor 18/10/2018 17/10/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Darren Spiers Governor 02/10/2020 01/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Joanna Wilczek Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
0.07 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
The Bridge Short Stay School
0.3 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Hinderton School
0.31 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Whitby Heath Primary School
0.51 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
0.77 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
0.79 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in ELLESMERE PORT, Cheshire West and Chester.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 332 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is Mrs Louise Finlay.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is at Capenhurst Lane, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 7AQ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Finlay
Capenhurst Lane, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 7AQ
01513290814
www.ourladystar.cheshire.sch.uk
Location
CH65 7AQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135246
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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