Performance
Exam Results
Key stage 4 (2024-25)
This is revised data published in February 2026.
| Item | 2024-25 Score | England Average |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 Score | N/A for 2024/25 and 2025/26 (due to Covid-19 disruption) | N/A |
| Attainment 8 Score | 40.6 | 46 |
| Students staying in education, or entering apprenticeships or employment |
N/A (Data unavailable for this year due to change of Trust) |
91% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs | 33.8% | 45.4% |
| Students entering English Baccalaureate (EBacc) | 10.1% | 40.5% |
| EBacc Average Point Score | 3.39 | 4.09 |
Key stage 5 (2024-25)
This is the revised data published in February 2026.
Attainment measures
| Item | 2024-25 Score | England Average |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects | 5.3% | 17.5% |
| Grade and points for a student's best 3 A-levels |
C 31.05 points |
B- 35.74 points |
| Average grade (A-Level) |
C+ 31.72 points |
B- 36.09 points |
| Average result (Applied General Qualifications) |
Merit 25.75 points |
Merit+ 29.97 points |
| Average result (Tech Levels) |
Distinction – 31.34 points |
Merit+ 28.86 points |
| Percentage of students who left sixth form in 2023, progressing to education or employment |
N/A (Data unavailable for this year due to change of Trust) |
78% |
Progress (Value Added) scores
These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.
| Item | 2024-25 Score | England Average | Banding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Score (A levels) | 0.14 | -0.03 | Average |
| Progress Score (Applied General Qualifications) | -0.04 | 0 | Average |
| Progress Score (Tech levels) | 0.04 | 0 | Average |
Retention measures
| Item | 2024-25 Score |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students retained to the end of their main course of study (A levels) | N/A |
| Percentage of students retained to the end of their main course of study (Applied General Qualifications) | N/A |
| Percentage of students retained to the end of their main course of study (Tech levels) | N/A |
Department for Education school performance information
You can view the school’s overall performance on the Department for Education’s Find school and college performance data website.
Awards and affiliations
School Games Bronze Award
Eckington School achieved the School Games Bronze Award for 2023-24.
Many Eckington students compete in inter-school competitions and we are proud of them for their dedication to all aspects of school sport including those who volunteer, lead and officiate.
Careers Mark
Eckington School is proud to hold the Platinum Careers Mark, reflecting the high standard of careers education that is offered to our students.
