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The Ecclesbourne School

Academy converter · Belper · DE56 4GS

Ages 11–18 · 1,604 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

57.2

Overall absence

6.4%

Admissions demand

1.15 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-19

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.41
−20+2
Attainment 857.2
English & maths grade 5+69%
English & maths grade 4+86%
EBacc entry64%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.3%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,212

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.15 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

266

Places offered

232

1st-preference offers

230

Total preferences (any rank)
411
Preferred offers (top 3)
232
Applications from outside LA
119
Offers to outside-LA applicants
51
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

1,604 pupils · 1,603 places

Pupils on roll
1,604
Boys / girls
779 / 825
School capacity
1,603
Capacity fill
1,604 / 1,603 (100%)
Free school meals
9.4%
FSM pupils
112
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL
Academy trust
THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr James McNamara

Location

Address
Wirksworth Road, Duffield
Postcode
DE56 4GS
Town
Belper
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Mid Derbyshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Belper, Derbyshire, 1,604 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 9.4%.

Open schools in Belper
17
Secondary schools in Belper
2
Academies among open schools in Belper
47% (8)
Open schools in DE56
19
Secondary in DE56
2
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BelperNear DE56

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    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.8
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence8.5%

    2.2 miles away

  • Duffield the Meadows Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM8.8%
    • Demand0.94

    0.3 miles away

  • Milford Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • The Curzon CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM13.8%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Holbrook School for Autism

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    Academy special converter

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    • KS20%
    • Absence13.7%
    • FSM56.1%

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  • Little Eaton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM5.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James McNamara
Telephone
01332840645
Website
http://www.ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk/

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