The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- LEARNERS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Yvette Cherry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Street, Eckington, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCamms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Landmarks
Special school · 838m away
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 930m away
Eckington School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Halfway Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Mosborough Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Marsh Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Halfway Nursery Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eckington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Eckington Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eckington Junior School?
Eckington Junior School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eckington Junior School take?
Eckington Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eckington Junior School?
Eckington Junior School is in Sheffield, S21 4FL, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eckington Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Eckington Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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