The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Clemens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Belper, DE56 2JD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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