Ecclesfield School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapeltown Road Ecclesfield Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 9WD |
| Phone | 01142461156 |
| Reference Number | 145191 |
Ecclesfield School is performing well overall, with a solid 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school is characterized by a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are keen to learn. The leadership has effectively transformed the school since its previous inadequate judgement, ensuring high expectations for behaviour and a supportive environment for all students, including those with special educational needs. While the curriculum is largely effective, areas such as religious education require further development to ensure comprehensive coverage for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1718 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.51%
Girls: 48.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 175 | 171 | 346 |
| 8 | 170 | 171 | 341 |
| 9 | 170 | 165 | 335 |
| 10 | 171 | 175 | 346 |
| 11 | 199 | 151 | 350 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil behaviour leading to a calm learning environment.
- Strong support for students' personal development and well-being.
- Effective planning and delivery of most subjects in the curriculum.
- Strong performing arts programme with active student participation.
- Well-developed careers programme that prepares pupils for the future.
- Staff morale is high and teachers are motivated and inspired.
Areas for Improvement
- Religious education lacks depth and coverage in the curriculum.
- Some areas of the alternative learning pathway lack ambition, affecting reintegration into mainstream lessons.
- Gaps in knowledge retention for subjects like PSHE.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 129 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 84 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 6 |
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