The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Cronin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 537m away
Eckington Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Marsh Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Landmarks
Special school · 1.9km away
Mosborough Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Halfway Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Halfway Nursery Infant School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Eckington School?
Eckington School currently has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eckington School take?
Eckington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eckington School?
Eckington School is in Sheffield, S21 4GN, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eckington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Eckington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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