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King Ecgbert School

State school · Sheffield, S17 3QU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,504 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,504 ·
Local authority
Sheffield City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Haigh

Entrance

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

Dore Primary School 31 %
Totley Primary School 14 %
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 13 %
Other 12 %
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.
Lowfield Community Primary School 9 %
Nether Edge Primary School 5 %
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 5 %
Carter Knowle Junior School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
Bradway Primary School 3 %
Abbey Lane Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
66.2%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
39.52
LA avg.
33.87
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
77
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,504
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Totley Brook Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S17 3QU
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Telephone: 0114 235 3855

Email: enquiries@ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk

Website: https://www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/

Local authority: Sheffield City Council

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School data & information King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU
1,504 Pupil numbers
20.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
20 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
66.2%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
56.40
LA avg.
43.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.81 Score Well above average
≈ 16% 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
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
32.2%
LA avg.
20.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.52
LA avg.
33.87
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 37 B
Psychology GCE A level 38 B
Physics GCE A level 30 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 56 A
History GCE A level 23 B
Geography GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 A
English Language GCE A level 22 B
Economics GCE A level 19 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 27 A
Biology GCE A level 47 A
Art and Design GCE A level 20 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

King Ecgbert School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

King Ecgbert is a community school for pupils from eleven to eighteen years which has a 30 place integrated resource for pupil all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with autism identified as their primary need. The Resource enables children to be integrated into mainstream lessons.

Updated May 2025
4.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
6.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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