Eckington School

Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Sheffield, Derbyshire

Eckington School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade Inspected 24 March 2026

“Pupils begin the day in a calm and orderly way.”
“They greet staff and one another politely, creating a positive atmosphere from the moment they arrive.”
“Pupils say the school has improved significantly and that they now feel safe throughout the day.”

“However, pupils' experiences of learning vary across subjects.”
“While some pupils recall prior learning well and can explain how new learning builds on what they already know, this is not consistent across the school.”
“In several subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge remain, and learning does not always build securely over time, impacting on how well pupils achieve.”

Safeguarding: met

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Measure	School	England
GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25)	34%	45%
Attainment 8 score (2024/25)	40.6	46
A level average grade (2024/25)	C+	B-

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

2026 Year 7 entry: 137 first-preference applications, 143 offers in total, 137 offers to first-preference applicants.

Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.

A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:

A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.

Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.