The Ecclesbourne School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Belper, Derbyshire
DE56 4GS
Composite score
72.9

About The Ecclesbourne School

The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,576 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 58.3 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.1 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 10% of secondary schools in England.

71% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 86% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#301
National rank
#19
In East Midlands
#2
In Derbyshire
Top 10%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
58.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
71%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
86%
% EBacc grade 5+
37%
EBacc average points score
5.40

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,576 % FSM ever-6 8.3% % EAL 1.1% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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