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Eckington Junior School

School Street, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4FL

Good

Inspected 5 March 2024

Good
Ofsted
39%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
136
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Eckington Junior School

Eckington Junior School is an academy converter in Sheffield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 136 pupils on roll. It is part of LEARNERS' TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Derbyshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
136 / 239 (57%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.5%
Free school meals
9.2%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
19.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

39%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
99
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.4%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.01
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24
22.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
5.15
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
£51,353
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,332 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,566
Spend per pupil
£7,015
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
School Street, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4FL
Phone
01246432549
Headteacher
Yvette Cherry

Academy Trust

LEARNERS' TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eckington Junior School?
Eckington Junior School is an academy converter in Sheffield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Eckington Junior School have?
Eckington Junior School has 136 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Eckington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Eckington Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
How does Eckington Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
39% of pupils at Eckington Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Eckington Junior School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Eckington Junior School is part of LEARNERS' TRUST.
Where is Eckington Junior School?
Eckington Junior School is located at School Street, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4FL.

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