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Eckington School

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Eckington School

Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN

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Pupils
1,144
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.7%
Attainment 8
40.6
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.4%
Basics 9-5
33.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.1%
EBacc APS
3.38
EBacc 9-5
3.5%
EBacc 9-4
6.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.72
A*-A Grades
10.7%
A*-B Grades
40.5%
AAB+ %
5.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 47 students entered

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About Eckington School

Eckington School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 1,144 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Eckington School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Inadequate
  2. Jun 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Eckington School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Eckington School

What is Eckington School's Ofsted rating?
Eckington School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Eckington School's latest exam results?
Eckington School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Eckington School located?
Eckington School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire (S21 4GN).
How many pupils attend Eckington School?
Eckington School has around 1,144 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Eckington School with other schools?
View Eckington School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derbyshire.