GCSE Results 2010
This year Eckington school is celebrating its best ever GCSE grades. Although we do not as yet have all the results from the exam boards, we believe that our 5A*-C score has jumped 14% from last year whilst our 5A*-C (including English and mathematics) has increased by 8%. These headline scores exceed our aspirational targets set by the local authority (and handed down from central government) and represent very good value added. Read more...
A-level results 2010
Students and teachers at Eckington School are delighted with our 2010 'A' level results, which show an increase of 5% in our A*-C passes compared to last year, as well as continuing improvement in our average point score. Particularly encouraging is the news that our students are achieving the new A* grade across the curriculum. Read more...
Lea Green Invitational
During the week beginning 5th July 2010, 24 students from each year group were invited to Lea Green to take part in a residential activity as a reward for their efforts throughout the year. The students were chosen by their Leader of Student Development. The selection criteria were based on attendance and attitude to learning throughout the year.
The students were an absolute credit to the school and their parents / guardians. Lea Green staff commented on how well they had responded and conducted themselves. Read more about their visit...
Year 11 Prom
Year 11 leavers arrived at the Park Hotel, Sheffield in vintage cars, stretch limousines, Hummer's, sports car's and a even in a convoy of VW camper vans.
The students looked outstanding in their multi-coloured dresses and suits and were certainly ready for a night of celebration. Read more...
An unexpected visitor arrives at Eckington School
During the summer term an unexpected visitor arrived in one of the ICT classrooms. Ms Apthorpe discovered a ball of brown fluff on the toe of her shoe and after the initial shock discoved it to be a small bat.
Ms Apthorpe ensured the bat was safe by placing in a cardboard box with holes for air, crumpled up tissue for the bat to hide in and a bottle cap with water for the bat to drink. Read more...
Last updated: Thursday, August 26, 2010