How many pupils does Eckington School have?

Eckington School has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Eckington School's Ofsted rating?

Eckington School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).

How does Eckington School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Eckington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.

Is Eckington School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Eckington School is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Eckington School?

Eckington School is located at Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN.

Eckington School

Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN

Inadequate

Inspected 21 June 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

44.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,144

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Eckington School

Eckington School is an academy converter in Sheffield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,144 pupils on roll. It is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 (2025/26). 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,144 / 1,453 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

31.9%

Free school meals

1.7%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

11.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.1

Attainment 8

226 pupils

45.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

61.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

19 students

5.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Attendance

10%

Overall absence

28.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

63.21

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -14.3 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

14.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£55,227

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,454 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

7.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£7,272

Spend per pupil

£7,901

Income per pupil

57%

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: Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN
Phone: 01246432849
Head Teacher: Richard Cronin
Website: https://www.eckington.chorustrust.org/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eckington School?: Eckington School is an academy converter in Sheffield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Eckington School have?: Eckington School has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Eckington School's Ofsted rating?: Eckington School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).
How does Eckington School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Eckington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.
Is Eckington School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Eckington School is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Eckington School?: Eckington School is located at Dronfield Road, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 4GN.

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