How many pupils does The Ecclesbourne School have?

The Ecclesbourne School has 1,576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Ecclesbourne School's Ofsted rating?

The Ecclesbourne School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does The Ecclesbourne School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Ecclesbourne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Ecclesbourne School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Ecclesbourne School is part of THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL.

Where is The Ecclesbourne School?

The Ecclesbourne School is located at Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS.

The Ecclesbourne School

Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS

Good

Inspected 19 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

57.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,576

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Ecclesbourne School

The Ecclesbourne School is an academy converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,576 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 (2025/26). 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,576 / 1,603 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

8.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

57.3

Attainment 8

232 pupils

67.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

89.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

148 students

29.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

80%

To higher education

39%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

12.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

86.08

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

18.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

12.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£51,971

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,091 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,531

Spend per pupil

£6,577

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS
Phone: 01332840645
Headteacher: James McNamara
Website: http://www.ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ecclesbourne School?: The Ecclesbourne School is an academy converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Ecclesbourne School have?: The Ecclesbourne School has 1,576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Ecclesbourne School's Ofsted rating?: The Ecclesbourne School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
How does The Ecclesbourne School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Ecclesbourne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 in 2025/26.
Is The Ecclesbourne School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Ecclesbourne School is part of THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL.
Where is The Ecclesbourne School?: The Ecclesbourne School is located at Wirksworth Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS.

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