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King Ecgbert School
Ages 11–181,504 pupils
King Ecgbert School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sheffield. The school has around 1,504 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.6 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view King Ecgbert School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 856.1
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths64%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.5
Retention94%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake20.1%
Free school meals20.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.8%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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