William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
URN: 141850 • Belper DE56 4EB
Overview
- Name
- William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 141850
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Britten (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332840395
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Belper DE56 4EB
Summary
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Belper, Derbyshire, catering to 247 pupils aged 4 to 11, with a nursery that accommodates 26 children. The school is part of the Derby Diocese Multi Academy Trust and emphasizes a Christian ethos, aiming to foster a safe and supportive learning environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum is designed to be rich and challenging, equipping students with essential skills and a love for lifelong learning. The school promotes values of respect and kindness, encouraging pupils to appreciate diversity and understand their role within the wider community. Close collaboration between home and school is emphasized, as it is believed to be crucial for student success.
William Gilbert School serves primarily the Ecclesiastical area, including Duffield, but welcomes pupils from outside this catchment if space permits. The dedicated staff and governors work together to ensure that every child is valued and supported, fostering a culture where happy learners can become successful learners.
The curriculum is designed to be rich and challenging, equipping students with essential skills and a love for lifelong learning. The school promotes values of respect and kindness, encouraging pupils to appreciate diversity and understand their role within the wider community. Close collaboration between home and school is emphasized, as it is believed to be crucial for student success.
William Gilbert School serves primarily the Ecclesiastical area, including Duffield, but welcomes pupils from outside this catchment if space permits. The dedicated staff and governors work together to ensure that every child is valued and supported, fostering a culture where happy learners can become successful learners.
Useful links
- Meet the Local Academy Committee 2024 – 2025 (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Home (other)
- Nursery Prospectus (other)
- Admissions and Appeals (other)
- Pupil Premium Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- School Information (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 245
- Pupils
- 247
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 247 | 124 | 123 | 245 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 121 | 129 | 245 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 268 | 120 | 148 | 233 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 268 | 120 | 148 | 233 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 114 | 148 | 233 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 275 | 121 | 154 | 233 | 5.40 |
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