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The Ecclesbourne School

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The Ecclesbourne School

Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GS

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Pupils
1,576
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.5%
Attainment 8
58.1
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.4%
Basics 9-5
70.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.7%
EBacc APS
5.39
EBacc 9-5
36.6%
EBacc 9-4
49.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.13
A*-A Grades
36.5%
A*-B Grades
64.1%
AAB+ %
29.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 176 students entered

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About The Ecclesbourne School

The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.1. The school has around 1,576 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wirksworth Road, Belper, DE56 4GS | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ecclesbourne School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. May 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Sept 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Ecclesbourne School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ecclesbourne School

What is The Ecclesbourne School's Ofsted rating?
The Ecclesbourne School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Ecclesbourne School's latest exam results?
The Ecclesbourne School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ecclesbourne School located?
The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire (DE56 4GS).
How many pupils attend The Ecclesbourne School?
The Ecclesbourne School has around 1,576 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ecclesbourne School with other schools?
View The Ecclesbourne School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derbyshire.