King Ecgbert School
URN: 138841 • Sheffield S17 3QU
Overview
- Name
- King Ecgbert School
- URN
- 138841
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Haigh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142353855
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Totley Brook Road, Sheffield S17 3QU
Summary
King Ecgbert School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, with a current enrolment of 1,504 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,197. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment, where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve academic excellence. The ethos of the school is built around respect, high aspirations, and personal development, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their roles as responsible citizens.
The curriculum at King Ecgbert School is designed to challenge students and promote high achievement, with a strong track record in examination results. The school supports a diverse student body, including a notable commitment to working with children on the autistic spectrum. This inclusive approach ensures that all students feel safe and respected, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
King Ecgbert School also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and social responsibility, encouraging students to develop skills and character that will enable them to make a positive impact in the wider world. With a significant percentage of students progressing to their first-choice universities, the school is dedicated to helping each individual reach their full potential.
The curriculum at King Ecgbert School is designed to challenge students and promote high achievement, with a strong track record in examination results. The school supports a diverse student body, including a notable commitment to working with children on the autistic spectrum. This inclusive approach ensures that all students feel safe and respected, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
King Ecgbert School also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and social responsibility, encouraging students to develop skills and character that will enable them to make a positive impact in the wider world. With a significant percentage of students progressing to their first-choice universities, the school is dedicated to helping each individual reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
- High Storrs School (70.1)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1197
- Pupils
- 1504
- Boys
- 777
- Girls
- 727
- FSM %
- 20.90
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1504 | 777 | 727 | 1197 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1447 | 711 | 736 | 1197 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1396 | 711 | 685 | 1197 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1396 | 711 | 685 | 1197 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1404 | 714 | 690 | 1197 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1352 | 671 | 681 | 1197 | 12.60 |
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