King Ecgbert School
Sheffield, S17 3QU · Sheffield · secondary school
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2nd of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 920 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 72.2 · 92 | 46% | 4.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.81 · 94 | 38% | 3.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.7 · 90 | 15% | 1.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Ecgbert School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.81 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,575 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,197. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high progress scores for students with similar backgrounds? How does the admissions process handle the current oversubscription for new entry years?
What Ofsted said about King Ecgbert School
Overview
King Ecgbert School is described as a “calm and welcoming environment” where pupils “achieve exceptionally well” across a wide range of subjects. The report highlights a strong culture of respect, with high expectations for behaviour that help pupils develop successful habits and prepare for future opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “achieve exceptionally well” in both academic and vocational courses.
- Subject teams work “exceptionally well” to construct curriculums that clearly identify learning goals, often extending beyond national specifications.
- The school provides effective, rapid support for pupils needing help with reading, allowing them to “access other subjects successfully”.
- Attendance is “very high”, with leaders providing “effective support to families who need it”.
- The ‘L@kes’ curriculum and sixth-form enhancement lessons are “highly effective” in helping pupils keep themselves safe and become productive community members.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.4 |
| 2024/25 | 56.1 |
| 2025/26 | 57.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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