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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.0 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,186
Capacity
1,402
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parental satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, while the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3 is above average nationally, only 56% of students progress to university, with just 15% attending top-tier institutions.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
School has high expectations
76%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.02652, -1.45725 · DE56 0DA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112989
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.belperschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Belper School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Belper School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre scores 48.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Belper School and Sixth Form Centre?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, Belper School and Sixth Form Centre receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Belper School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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