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Ecclesfield School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Richard Walkden

corporate_fareMINERVA LEARNING TRUST

location_onSheffield, S35 9WD

language Visit Website phone 01142461156

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,711

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Sheffield

#1,999 of 4,024 nationally

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Ecclesfield School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ecclesfield School is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MINERVA LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,711 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #16 in Sheffield and #1,999 of 4,024 nationally. 43.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

45.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

43.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)58.00%

Triple Science Entry13.60%

EBacc Slot Score12.7 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

41.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

32.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

58.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.7%

Entering EBacc64.50%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

39.50%

Entering EBacc63.90%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.12

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.02

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.3%

Apprenticeships8.3%

Employment3.4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6.5%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,079 / 4,024	#16	#1,999	#1
2025	#2,399 / 3,948	#18	#2,605	#1
2024	#2,179 / 4,450	#14	#2,294	#2,092
2023	#2,230 / 4,321	#19	#2,537	#2,274
2022	#1,880 / 4,199	#13	#1,994	#1,665
2019	#1,446 / 2,711	#12	#1,536	#1,408

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 May 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-05-24

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-01-10

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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2013-10-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(105 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,718 pupils. During this period, there were 177 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,718	177	10.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,712	210	12.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,715	233	13.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,730	246	14.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,718	252	14.7%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,727	166	9.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,711	224	13.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,701	239	14.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,690	102	6.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,681	107	6.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,676	78	4.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,682	73	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,687	21	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,700	98	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,684	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,684	80	4.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,673	130	7.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,685	95	5.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,698	148	8.7%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,701	176	10.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,700	76	4.5%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,710	70	4.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	0	18	-	3.7%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 104 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 74 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 72 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 69 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

65%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

69%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree10%

agree28%

disagree19%

strongly disagree34%

not applicable66%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

Neither agree nor disagree16%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree32%

agree27%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

disagree9%

strongly disagree14%

Don't know1%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

Neither agree nor disagree12%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree32%

agree32%

disagree12%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree25%

agree26%

disagree9%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

not applicable13%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes45%

no55%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree26%

disagree18%

strongly disagree22%

Don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree13%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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