The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 7.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr James McNamara (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 511m away
Milford Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Curzon CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Holbrook School for Autism
Special school · 2.6km away
Little Eaton Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ecclesbourne School a selective school?
No. The Ecclesbourne School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ecclesbourne School's Ofsted rating?
The Ecclesbourne School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ecclesbourne School?
The Ecclesbourne School currently has 1,576 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ecclesbourne School take?
The Ecclesbourne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ecclesbourne School?
The Ecclesbourne School is in Belper, DE56 4GS, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ecclesbourne School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ecclesbourne School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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