Eckington School Catchment Area
Eckington School is a academy converter secondary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1144 pupils, and a capacity of 1453 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,144
Pupils
1,453
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2022
Eckington School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Eckington School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Eckington School — School Information
- Full address
- Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149825
Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield
If Eckington School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Penistone Grammar School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 7BX
King Edward VII School Catchment Area
Community school · S10 2PW
Sheffield Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S2 1SN
Sheffield Springs Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S12 2SF
E-Act Parkwood Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S5 8UL
Wales High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · S26 5QQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Eckington School
Is Eckington School oversubscribed? ▾
Eckington School has a capacity of 1453 places and currently has 1144 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Eckington School? ▾
Admission to Eckington School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Eckington School cover? ▾
Eckington School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Eckington School? ▾
Eckington School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.