An Ellesmere Port local high school has confirmed that they will soon submit a planning application for the redevelopment of their school. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School has existed for decades, and the school's trust says that “the existing school buildings are in a poor condition and several are no longer in use”.
Two new school buildings - a two-storey teaching block and a sports block - are proposed to be built on the existing sports field. Following the demolition of the existing school buildings, they will be turned into a new sports field to replace the lost area.
The school says that new vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access is proposed from Overpool Road to the new school buildings. A lot of controversy has grown online, with some saying that Overpool Road will be “too crowded” in the morning.
Pictures in the planning documents show a modern school, featuring an SEN entrance, chapel, and sports centre.
The Department for Education has selected Kier Construction to design and build the new school. Kier Construction is a Liverpool-based construction company that will take on this challenge if the proposal gets the go-ahead.
The new building will “minimise energy demand” and use “low carbon/renewable energy solutions”. This will include solar panels on the roof and ground source heat pumps.
A student at the high school tells us that there will be a “huge chapel” and describes it as being almost like a "church for the school”.
The planning application will be submitted in Spring 2026. Once the application has been submitted, it will be able to be viewed and commented on online via Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning portal.
The school is holding a drop-in event at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School on Wednesday 25th March 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. The event will be for those who are looking to find out more about the application or who would like to ask any questions about the proposals.
The school confirms it plans to keep their capacity the same, 900 + 168 sixth form & 142FTE staff.
The school will be approached for a comment on Monday, where we will write another article informing you on what we have found out.
Pictures: Kier Construction