Eckington School

URN: 112943 • Sheffield S21 4GN

Overview

Name
Eckington School
URN
112943
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Patrick Cummings (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Dronfield Road, Sheffield S21 4GN

Summary

Eckington School is a mixed community secondary school located in Sheffield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,162 students and a capacity of 1,453. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils, fostering both academic and personal growth. With a focus on high standards and a broad curriculum, Eckington School aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavours.

The school has a Free School Meals (FSM) percentage of 9.5%, indicating a diverse student population. This diversity enriches the school community, promoting understanding and collaboration among students from various backgrounds. The ethos of Eckington School centres around respect, resilience, and responsibility, encouraging students to develop into well-rounded individuals.

As of now, the school's website is under development, and further information about specific programmes, extracurricular activities, and support services will be available soon. Parents are encouraged to stay informed about updates and resources that will enhance their children's educational experience at Eckington School.

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Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1453
Pupils
1162
Boys
557
Girls
605
FSM %
9.50
Open date
Close date
2018-03-31
Last Ofsted
2018-03-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1162 557 605 1453 9.50
2024-09-11 1162 557 605 1453 9.50
2023-09-11 1162 557 605 1453 9.50
2022-09-11 1162 557 605 1453 9.50
2021-09-11 1162 557 605 1453 9.50
2020-09-11 1162 557 605 1453 9.50

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