Eckington School

A inadequate academy converter school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Eckington School.

Sheffield, S214GN Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 57.9%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dronfield Road
Sheffield, S214GN
Phone
1246432849
Website
eckington.chorustrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149825
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN
Website
https://www.eckington.chorustrust.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,453 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,231
Free School Meals
26.7% (329 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,231 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Eckington Way: a shared commitment to being safe, calm, polite and kind, prepared, and ambitious."

Safe Calm Ambitious Polite and kind Prepared

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Headteacher promoting The Eckington Way and high expectations for safe, respectful, confident, resilient and successful students.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions for Derbyshire residents: apply via Derbyshire County Council by 31 October. Derbyshire residents can apply through Derbyshire; Sheffield residents apply via Sheffield City Council; deadlines include midday 14 October for online Sheffield applications and 31 October for paper forms. For Years 8–11 or mid-year admissions, applications should be made via Derbyshire County Council. Details are available on the policies page.

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