Ecclesfield School

URN: 145191 • Sheffield S35 9WD

Overview

Name
Ecclesfield School
URN
145191
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Walkden (since 2025)
Telephone
01142461156
Website
Visit
Address
Chapeltown Road, Sheffield S35 9WD

Summary

Ecclesfield School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving approximately 1,718 students with a capacity of 1,750. The school is committed to fostering individual potential and collective excellence, aiming to prepare students for successful futures in a diverse society. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, Aim High, and Show GRIT, which guide both student behaviour and academic pursuits.

The curriculum at Ecclesfield School is designed to adapt to the needs of its students, offering a wide range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe and supported throughout their educational journey. Additionally, opportunities for extracurricular activities, including travel and community engagement, enrich the student experience and promote personal growth.

Ecclesfield School prides itself on its strong community ties, serving the areas of High Green, Chapeltown, and Ecclesfield. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student achieves their full potential.

Key details

LA
Sheffield
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1750
Pupils
1718
Boys
885
Girls
833
FSM %
28.10
Open date
2017-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1718 885 833 1750 28.10
2024-09-11 1730 898 832 1750 27.10
2023-09-11 1681 908 773 1750 23.40
2022-09-11 1681 908 773 1750 23.40
2021-09-11 1687 922 765 1750 21.60
2020-09-11 1684 904 780 1750 17.50

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