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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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