King Ecgbert School is a secondary school in Sheffield, 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.
King Ecgbert School currently has around 1504 pupils on roll, which is about 126% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.5%). pakistani pupils make up about 13.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 69% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, S17 3QU |
| Website: | http://www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01142353855 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Haigh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138841 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1197 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1504 |
| Number of Boys: | 777 |
| Number of Girls: | 727 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.50% | 865 |
| Pakistani | 13.30% | 200 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 66 |
| African | 3.50% | 52 |
| Chinese | 3.50% | 52 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 40 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 28 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 26 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 26 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dore Primary School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dore Junior School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dore Infant School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | - not rated | 347 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whirlow Brook School Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.