William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, Belper

In its own words: "William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery is a very special place to learn, grow and achieve. We want our children to become creative, independent, and confident young people able to forge their own future and have a positive influence on the wider world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We aim to create a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which each child will be given opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School are Duffield the Meadows Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 98% reading, 90% maths); Milford Primary School (1 mile, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Holbrook Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and The Curzon CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 55% maths).

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is one of 33 schools run by Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway), about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milford Road (n-bound), 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.