Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Belper
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Belper School has created a welcoming, respectful community where pupils are proud to learn. The school prioritises both academic achievement and well-being, offering excellent support for reading, mental health, and personal development. Pupils benefit from rich enrichment opportunities and consistently effective teaching in the sixth form.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support and care with a calm, productive atmosphere and excellent behaviour
- Ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for next steps, particularly strong in English and mathematics
- Excellent support for reading with effective programmes and a well-resourced library
- Comprehensive mental health and well-being support including calm spaces and trained ambassadors
- High-quality careers advice and guidance, especially for sixth-form students
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some wider curriculum subjects is not consistently adapted for pupils with SEND and high-attaining pupils, affecting their achievement
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school regularly enough and miss valuable learning opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, theatre, gardening, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, choir, band, school productions, trips to places of worship, museums, and diverse geographic locations
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre serves its community well with strong mutual respect between pupils, students and staff. The school has improved since its previous inspection, with increasing pupil achievement and a positive learning atmosphere.
At a Glance
25.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
137 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
51
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
1,212 pupils
1,402 capacity
190 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Belper
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Belper
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.12196%
Overall absence
20.37736%
Persistent absence
1,060
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Pottery Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Herbert Strutt Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Long Row Primary School
Street Lane Primary School
Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Kilburn Junior School
Heage Primary School
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