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Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9WD, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.5 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,718
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 73% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 58%, while 32% attain grade 5 or higher, indicating a decent level of achievement. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in overall school environment and resources, as it ranks better than only 32% of schools.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 65% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.45328, -1.46458 · S35 9WD
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145191
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ecclesfield-school.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecclesfield School rated by Ofsted?
Ecclesfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Ecclesfield School a good school?
Ecclesfield School scores 31.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ecclesfield School in GCSEs?
Ecclesfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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