Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | John O'Gaunts Way, DE56 0DA |
| School Website | www.belperschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1773825281 |
| URN | 112989 |
School Census
| Total | 1182 |
| Girls/Boys | 607/575 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.4%/48.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 178 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 01/10/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 22 November 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 October 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 March 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 23 September 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 May 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 January 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 01 December 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 21 March 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 January 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 45.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 264 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 298 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Pottery Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kilbourne Road, , DE56 1HA