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King Ecgbert School
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- Sheffield S17 3QU
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress, with above-average GCSE results and excellent achievement in subjects like mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ positive attitudes are reflected in their good behaviour and above-average attendance
Academic Progress: Achieve exceptionally well across a very wide range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and high standards; calm environment
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are dedicated and use imaginative activities to motivate students.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan engaging lessons and provide detailed feedback, ensuring high levels of student comprehension.
Strengths and Challenges: Outstanding teaching observed across many subjects including English, art, and history.
Qualifications and Training: Subject specialist teaching assistants work together
Current Educational Practices: Curriculums extend beyond national specifications
Strengths and Challenges: Support for most vulnerable is central
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can respond via online questionnaires; governors have established good links with community organizations.
Communication: Parents' views are considered through Parent View, and the school regularly analyzes feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents, staff, and governors agree that arrangements to keep students safe are good.
Opportunities for Involvement: Annual diversity week with events like ‘KEStival’
Communication: High expectations clearly communicated
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents support stringent rules for success
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher’s relentless energy and high standards motivate leaders at all levels.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders continuously improve teaching and raise standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders monitor attendance effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on making a difference to pupils
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal successfully with rare instances of bullying; discrimination is not tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and keeping students safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; respectful environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of after-school clubs and activities; plans to adjust the school day for more participation.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth form students are good role models and share their knowledge and aspirations with younger students.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports and arts
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional support provided as needed
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive good careers advice and are well prepared for their futures.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Achievement in the sixth form is outstanding on both A-level and BTEC courses.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme offers clear advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support for next steps beyond school
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled and special educational needs students make outstanding progress with targeted interventions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision integral to school’s work
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic and vocational courses
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King Ecgbert School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1447 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We at King Ecgbert School are dedicated to giving every student an excellent education in a secure, joyful, and supportive atmosphere. We all work to achieve academic and personal excellence: Whatever their origin or position within our school community, every member of King Ecgbert School wants the best results for everyone. Our faculty, staff, and students all care about their local communities, as well as the larger globe and how we fit into it. Together, we are dedicated to empowering, assisting, and inspiring each individual to acquire the skills that will enable them to reach their full potential and truly impact the world. Every member of our school will be expected to participate actively and successfully in the larger communities of Sheffield, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Excellent instruction for all students in a secure, joyful, and encouraging setting. With a dedication to making appropriate changes for students, provision and personalization are made for SEN and other needs. a strict and equitable code of conduct that promotes prosperity for all. a constant emphasis on making sure students show up to class each day and benefit from every lesson. Excellent pastoral care and interaction with families and other stakeholders to support students' good mental health. a welcoming and varied school environment that honours each individual student.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 25.00% | - | 22.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 6 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 4 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 4 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 2 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.01 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 6 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 5 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 7 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 2 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.73 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.43 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.00% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 181 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.76 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.23 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.3% | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 145 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.77 2 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.04 2 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 136 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.07 3 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.13 1 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.1% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.24 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.3 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.8% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Ecgbert School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1