Located in Sheffield, Eckington School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Eckington School currently has around 1280 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Co Headteacher John Sitch & Rob McGrath |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145521 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1453 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1280 |
| Number of Boys: | 615 |
| Number of Girls: | 665 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Chestnut Avenue , S21 4BE | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eckington Junior School School Street , Eckington S21 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eckington Junior School School Street , Eckington S21 4FL | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Lane Primary School School Lane , Marsh Lane S21 5RS | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School Camms Close , Castle Hill S21 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington School Dronfield Road , Eckington S21 4GN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eckington School Dronfield Road , Eckington S21 4GN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eckington School Dronfield Road , S21 4GN | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmarks Littlemoor House , Littlemoor S21 4EF | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.