King Ecgbert School

About King Ecgbert School

A welcoming and highly successful school where students are valued as individuals. We are a truly comprehensive school with a supportive and inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve exceptionally well.

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Key Facts

Students 1,450

Head/Principal Mr Paul Haigh

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 205 responses • 13.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.7% positive 8.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.3% positive 7.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.3% positive 8.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.7% positive 5.8% negative

My child does well at this school

90.2% positive 7.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 205 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

88.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

56.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.81

Progress 8

Well above average

66.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

78.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

35.3% entered EBacc

33.3% achieved EBacc

204 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Rachel P

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Support for Students"

I've been impressed by the level of support provided to students at King Ecgbert School. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the sixth form team have been a great help in preparing my child for their A-levels.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

We are so pleased with King Ecgbert School. My child has thrived since joining and we've been impressed by the facilities and staff. The ERA values are clearly embedded and we've seen a real difference in my child's confidence and self esteem.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Paula T

Parent Nov 25, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience So Far"

We're still in our first year at King Ecgbert School, but we've had a mixed experience so far. Some aspects of the school have been impressive, such as the new sixth form block, but we've also experienced some communication issues between teachers and parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David M

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Happy Memories of Our Time at Ecgbert"

We have many fond memories of our time at King Ecgbert School. The school's commitment to inclusion and diversity was clear to see, and our child benefited from the wide range of extracurricular activities on offer.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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