The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school in Belper, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Ecclesbourne School currently has around 1576 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 72% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wirksworth Road, Belper, DE56 4GS |
| Website: | http://www.ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01332840645 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James McNamara |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136505 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1603 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1576 |
| Number of Boys: | 778 |
| Number of Girls: | 798 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.30% | 1345 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 34 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 31 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 14 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 13 |
| African | 0.60% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School Park Road , DE56 4GT | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gilbert Endowed Primary School Vicarage Lane , Duffield DE56 4EB | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Duffield DE56 4EB | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford Primary School Chevin Road , Milford DE56 0QH | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School Church Road , Quarndon DE22 5JA | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill School Hazelwood Road , Duffield DE56 4AA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.