William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School

About William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 247 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

247 / 245 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Vicarage Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EB

Phone

01332840395

Headteacher

Helen Britten

Website

www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School have?

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School has 247 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

89% of pupils at William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is part of DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?

William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is located at Vicarage Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EB.