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Ecclesfield School

State school · Sheffield, S35 9WD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,730 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,730 ·
Local authority
Sheffield City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Richard Walkden

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ecclesfield Primary School 15 %
Windmill Hill Primary School 14 %
Lound Junior School 14 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Greengate Lane Academy 7 %
Coit Primary School 7 %
Beck Primary School 6 %
Monteney Primary School 5 %
High Green Primary School 5 %
Hartley Brook Primary School 4 %
Angram Bank Primary School 4 %
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries 2 %
Grenoside Community Primary School 2 %
Oasis Academy Watermead 1 %
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 %
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School 1 %
Mansel Primary 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
97
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,730
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Chapeltown Road
Ecclesfield
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S35 9WD
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Telephone: 0114 246 1156

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ecclesfield-school.com

Local authority: Sheffield City Council

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School data & information Ecclesfield School Chapeltown Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9WD
1,730 Pupil numbers
27 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.10
LA avg.
43.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.22 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 319 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 315 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 318 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Ecclesfield School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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