Eckington School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Eckington School creates an inclusive, supportive environment where all pupils feel understood and their needs are identified early. The school has a strong focus on behaviour, wellbeing and personal development, with positive relationships between staff and pupils. Leadership is clear-sighted about strengths and priorities, working closely with parents and partners to support vulnerable pupils.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture with early identification of pupil needs and effective support through interventions and nurture provision
- Positive behaviour across the school, with calm classrooms and the 'Eckington Way' reinforcing clear expectations
- Well-planned careers education programme that helps pupils understand future pathways and move to appropriate destinations
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development, wellbeing and spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth
Areas for Improvement
- Uneven pupil achievement across subjects and year groups, with gaps in knowledge that limit progress
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery and teaching quality, particularly in building on prior learning
- Some older pupils have gaps in key reading and writing knowledge
- Limited understanding of different religions and faiths among some older pupils
- Variability in how teaching is adapted for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, performing arts clubs, science clubs, technology clubs, leadership roles supporting younger pupils, community projects, employer talks, careers events, university talks, online courses, voluntary work opportunities
Eckington School is a secondary school that has made positive progress in behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion, though curriculum implementation and pupil achievement remain inconsistent across subjects.
At a Glance
33.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.9
Avg class size
51
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
1,124 pupils
1,453 capacity
329 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.99556%
Overall absence
28.49162%
Persistent absence
1,074
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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