Pottery Primary School

URN: 112787 • Belper DE56 1HA

Overview

Name
Pottery Primary School
URN
112787
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
45.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren Hooley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01773823383
Website
Visit
Address
Kilbourne Road, Belper DE56 1HA

Summary

Pottery Primary School, located in Belper, Derbyshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 302 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 318. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The ethos of Pottery Primary revolves around fostering a love for learning and life, encouraging students to become lifelong learners who are curious, creative, and resilient.

The curriculum at Pottery Primary is designed to be broad and stimulating, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential, particularly in English and maths. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and aims to build confidence, respect, and a sense of responsibility among its students. Additionally, Pottery Primary offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich the educational experience and strengthen community ties.

The school actively collaborates with parents and governors to ensure the best outcomes for its pupils. With a commitment to supporting individual needs and celebrating diversity, Pottery Primary School strives to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for all children. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents are encouraged to contact the school office.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
318
Pupils
302
Boys
156
Girls
146
FSM %
25.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 302 156 146 318 25.20
2024-09-11 309 167 142 318 25.90
2023-09-11 320 165 155 315 22.50
2022-09-11 320 165 155 315 22.50
2021-09-11 325 172 153 315 19.40
2020-09-11 318 177 141 315 13.80

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