The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Redfern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornhill Avenue, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelper School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Milford Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Long Row Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Holbrook School for Autism
Special school · 2.3km away
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herbert Strutt Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Herbert Strutt Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herbert Strutt Primary School?
Herbert Strutt Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herbert Strutt Primary School take?
Herbert Strutt Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herbert Strutt Primary School?
Herbert Strutt Primary School is in Belper, DE56 1SH, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herbert Strutt Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Herbert Strutt Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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