Abbey Grange Church of England Academy vs King Ecgbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,576 students
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
| Measure | Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | King Ecgbert School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 366 | #41 of 366 |
| National rank | #807 of 4,090 | #645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,576 | 1,575 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,576 | 1,575 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 136.8% | 131.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.9 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.1% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 36.5 |
| town | Leeds | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk/ | www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Ecgbert School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 74.5).
- •Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,576 students compared with 1,575.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Grange Church of England Academy better than King Ecgbert School?
On the Success Index (England), King Ecgbert School ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey Grange Church of England Academy and King Ecgbert School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy: 1,576. King Ecgbert School: 1,575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Grange Church of England Academy and King Ecgbert School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is 55th of 366 and King Ecgbert School is 41st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).