King Ecgbert School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King Ecgbert School |
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Totley Brook Road
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| Coordinates | 53°19′14″N 1°32′12″W / 53.3205°N 1.5368°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Department for Education URN | 138841 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Paul Haigh |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,350 (as of 2020) |
King Ecgbert School is a school in Sheffield, England. It's for students aged 11 to 18. Boys and girls learn together here. Mr. Paul Haigh has been the headteacher since 2017. The school is named after King Egbert of Wessex. He was a powerful king who was recognized as the ruler of England in the year 829.
The school first opened in 1957 on Furniss Avenue. Back then, it was only for girls. In 1969, it became a bigger, mixed school. This happened when it joined with Abbeydale Secondary School and Greystones Secondary School. Many students come from local primary schools like Dore Primary and Totley Primary. Others come from the Sheaf valley area. In 2019, the school celebrated its 50th birthday with a big party. Many former students came back to visit.
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School Buildings and Facilities
King Ecgbert School has modern buildings and great facilities.
New School Building
A new three-storey building opened in 2005. It took two years to build. Before this, the school was split into two parts, called 'Mercia' and 'Wessex'. The new building has space for students from Year 7 to Year 11. It also has areas for older students in the Sixth Form. There is a drama studio for plays and performances.
Sports Facilities
The school has an astroturf pitch. This is a special type of artificial grass field. There is also a large indoor sports hall. This hall is named the "Jessica Ennis Sports Hall." It was named after Jessica Ennis-Hill in 2013. She is a famous athlete and a former student of the school. She won an Olympic gold medal!
Sixth Form Building
In March 2024, a brand-new building for the Sixth Form opened. The Lord Mayor of Sheffield officially opened it. The old 'Mercia' school site was taken down in 2005. Houses were built there by 2019. However, the school still uses the playing field next to where the old building used to be.
Learning Support at King Ecgbert
King Ecgbert School has a special unit called the "Integrated Resource."
What is the Integrated Resource?
The Integrated Resource is a place for students who need extra help. This includes students with learning difficulties. It also helps those who have problems with anxiety or making friends. Students with special needs related to autism can also get support here.
How to Get Support
Since the COVID pandemic, students usually need an EHCP to join the Integrated Resource. An EHCP is a special plan for education, health, and care. If a student doesn't have an EHCP, they can still get support. They go to a room called "A14" for extra help. This room is managed by the SENCO. SENCO stands for Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Famous Former Students
Many talented people have gone to King Ecgbert School.
- Matthew Beard, an actor
- Jessica Ennis, an athlete who won an Olympic gold medal
- Gina Higginbottom, a smart academic and nurse
- Paul "Silky" Jones, a boxer
- Joe Root, a famous cricketer
- Jon Shaw, a footballer
- Tom Wrigglesworth, a comedian and broadcaster
- Billy Root, who is also a cricketer and Joe Root's brother
- Lem Knights, a performer in West End theatre and a contestant on The Voice UK
