# Plaque honour for school’s golden girl Dame Jessica

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/plaque-honour-for-schools-golden-girl-dame-jessica/
- Published: 2026-10-22T05:09:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T06:16:19+00:00
- Original publisher: feeds.bbci.co.uk (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c38xzryv8yq1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sheffield

## Key points

- Ennis-Hill received a heritage plaque at her former Sheffield school.
- She attended King Ecgbert from 1997 to 2004.
- The campaign celebrates state-school alumni, including Stormzy and Harry Kane.

## Summary

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill returned to King Ecgbert School in Sheffield, where she studied from 1997 to 2004, for the unveiling of a plaque celebrating former state-school pupils. The honour recognises her sporting achievements and supports a campaign to give state schools a visible record of their alumni’s success.

Ennis-Hill called the return special and said the school’s support helped her broaden her opportunities. Head teacher Peter Haigh highlighted her progress through GCSEs, A-levels and a psychology degree before she became an Olympic champion. King Ecgbert is among the first schools to receive a Made in State School plaque; other inaugural honourees include David Attenborough, Jacqueline Wilson, Stormzy and Harry Kane.

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