King Ecgbert School
About King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.81 places it well above the Sheffield local authority average of -0.4, a gap of over one full grade per subject that marks it out as one of the strongest performers in the area. Ranked second out of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield, it sits in the top 7% locally and the top 6% nationally. This is a school where pupils make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the city, and the data suggests that advantage holds across every subject area measured: Progress 8 scores for English (0.76), maths (0.74), the EBacc subjects (0.96) and open subjects (0.75) are all well above the national average. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 56.4 and EBacc average point score of 5.06 reinforce the picture of strong, consistent outcomes.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 205 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:15
Source: ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Ecgbert School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications