King Ecgbert School
126%
Capacity
1,504
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
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.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, King Ecgbert received Outstanding grades across every category judged: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That’s a clean sweep. At GCSE, 78.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 66.2% reached grade 5 or above. The sixth form is equally strong: a value-added score of 0.23 is rated above average, and the average points per entry (39.62) equates to a B grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B grade too, and 32.2% of entries were graded AAB or higher. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 91% would recommend the school, and 90% of respondents strongly agree or agree that their child is happy there.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 247 places in 2025/26, there were 569 applications, a ratio of 2.3 applicants per place, with 207 offers going to first-preference families. King Ecgbert has a sixth form centre, a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, music rooms and art studios, plus clubs ranging from Model UN and Debating to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. It supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs, with a resourced provision on site. With 20.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a genuinely mixed intake while delivering outcomes that far exceed the local average. It’s a strong choice for families who want high academic standards, a broad extracurricular offer, and a sixth form that adds real value.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S17 3QU |
| Headteacher | Paul Haigh |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,504 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,504 / 1,197 (126% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.81)
180th of 3,141
Nationally
7th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
2nd of 29
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
42.8
'22/23
36.7
'23/24
39.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 180 pupils).
- University (HE)66%
- Employment18%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Other education2%
- Further education1%
Source: DfE 16-18 destination measures, Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion. Russell Group / top-third HE breakdown not shown.
Ofsted Parent View
205 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed247
569
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
240 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.5%
- Asian22.5%
- Mixed9.7%
- White (other)2.7%
- Black1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Totley Brook Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S17 3QU
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