The Ecclesbourne School
URN: 136505 • Belper DE56 4GS
Overview
- Name
- The Ecclesbourne School
- URN
- 136505
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James McNamara (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332840645
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wirksworth Road, Belper DE56 4GS
Summary
The Ecclesbourne School, located in Belper, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,576 students and a capacity of 1,603. The school operates under the ethos of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The leadership emphasizes the importance of British values and equality, aiming to create a respectful and diverse community.
The curriculum at Ecclesbourne is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, offering a range of subjects that cater to the interests and abilities of all students. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal development through various extracurricular activities and options for students to explore their interests.
Parents can access important information through the school's website, including term dates, school performance data, and updates on school events. The Ecclesbourne School is committed to maintaining strong communication with families, ensuring that they are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Ecclesbourne is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, offering a range of subjects that cater to the interests and abilities of all students. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting personal development through various extracurricular activities and options for students to explore their interests.
Parents can access important information through the school's website, including term dates, school performance data, and updates on school events. The Ecclesbourne School is committed to maintaining strong communication with families, ensuring that they are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Open Evening 6.30-8.30pm (calendar)
- Email (other)
- Our School (other)
- Parents (other)
- RSS (other)
- Staff (other)
- Students (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Ecclesbourne School (70.2)
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (46.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1603
- Pupils
- 1576
- Boys
- 778
- Girls
- 798
- FSM %
- 7.50
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1576 | 778 | 798 | 1603 | 7.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1573 | 778 | 795 | 1603 | 6.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1584 | 800 | 784 | 1603 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1584 | 800 | 784 | 1603 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1548 | 786 | 762 | 1409 | 4.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1511 | 765 | 746 | 1409 | 4.00 |
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