Ecclesfield School

A good academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ecclesfield School.

Sheffield, S359WD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chapeltown Road
Ecclesfield
Sheffield, S359WD
Phone
1142461156
Website
ecclesfield-school.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145191
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Chapeltown Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9WD
Website
www.ecclesfield-school.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,730
Free School Meals
28.4% (491 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
36.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.3%
Ebacc Languages:
64.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.22
Progress 8 Range:
-0.38 to -0.06

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
36.1 (+16.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
288
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,730 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Independence Respect Success

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr R Walkden describes Ecclesfield School as aiming to provide outstanding education for students, staff and stakeholders, nurturing each student’s potential, offering a broad curriculum, high standards of behaviour and excellent pastoral care. He emphasizes the core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, Aim High, Show GRIT, and notes a focus on building positive relationships and opportunities beyond the classroom.

Facilities

sports facilities

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