Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
URN: 112989 • Belper DE56 0DA
Overview
- Name
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 112989
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matilde Warden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773825281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- John O'Gaunts Way, Belper DE56 0DA
Summary
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Belper, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,186 students, and a capacity of 1,402. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging and community responsibility among its students. At the heart of its ethos is the belief in respect, inclusivity, and personal growth, which guides the school’s approach to education and student development.
The curriculum at Belper School offers a broad range of subjects designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that individual needs are met to support academic and personal growth. Extracurricular activities further enrich the student experience, promoting independence, creativity, and community engagement.
Belper School aims to empower students to become the best versions of themselves, instilling resilience and confidence to overcome challenges. With a focus on mutual respect and care for the environment, the school encourages students to make meaningful contributions to both the school community and the wider world.
The curriculum at Belper School offers a broad range of subjects designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that individual needs are met to support academic and personal growth. Extracurricular activities further enrich the student experience, promoting independence, creativity, and community engagement.
Belper School aims to empower students to become the best versions of themselves, instilling resilience and confidence to overcome challenges. With a focus on mutual respect and care for the environment, the school encourages students to make meaningful contributions to both the school community and the wider world.
Useful links
- Governor Hub (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEND) (sen)
- Presentation and Feedback Expectations (sen)
- Calendar, Term Dates & Day Timings (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Derbyshire LA Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Ecclesbourne School (70.2)
- The Ecclesbourne School (68.9)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1402
- Pupils
- 1186
- Boys
- 591
- Girls
- 595
- FSM %
- 20.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1186 | 591 | 595 | 1402 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1173 | 586 | 587 | 1402 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1218 | 609 | 609 | 1402 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1218 | 609 | 609 | 1402 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1211 | 606 | 605 | 1402 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1199 | 601 | 598 | 1402 | 10.50 |
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