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The Ecclesbourne School
Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.3 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,576
Capacity
1,603
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally and 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 80% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 39% entering top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education. However, while the school shows impressive strengths, prospective parents may want to consider the school's EBacc entry rate of 65% as a point for further discussion.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 58.3 | Top 10% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 65% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 188 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.98580, -1.49102 · DE56 4GS
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136505
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ecclesbourne School rated by Ofsted?
The Ecclesbourne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is The Ecclesbourne School a good school?
The Ecclesbourne School scores 69.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Ecclesbourne School in GCSEs?
The Ecclesbourne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.3. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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