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Eckington Junior School

North East Derbyshire, S21 4FLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,032
of 13,686 nationally

About Eckington Junior School

Eckington Junior School is a state primary in North East Derbyshire that currently serves 136 pupils, well below its capacity of 239, which suggests there is room for growth. The school’s intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly above the national average of around 23% for primary schools. This context matters because it shapes the school’s priorities and the support it offers. Despite the spare capacity, the school does not appear to be oversubscribed, and there is no indication of selective admissions or a formal waiting list. The school is mixed-gender, non-religious, and caters to children aged 7 to 11, meaning it serves the upper primary years only. With a headteacher named Yvette Cherry, the school operates within the Derbyshire local authority and has a relatively small roll, which can allow for more individualised attention but also means fewer peer groupings than a larger school would offer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Street, Sheffield, North East Derbyshire, S21 4FL
HeadteacherYvette Cherry
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)32.4%
School Capacity136 / 239 (57% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersFootballTennisDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Eckington Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.