Schools in Belper, East Midlands (2025)
16 schools · 5,231 students · 9 local authority, 7 academy · median Pupils on roll 178.
Belper, in East Midlands, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,231 students. By level there are 14 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 9 local authority, 7 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Belper's schools is 178, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
15 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Holbrook Church of England Primary School (93.3, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School (91.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and The Ecclesbourne School (89.7, top 10% of secondary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Ecclesbourne School (1,604 students), Belper School and Sixth Form Centre (1,212 students), St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery (398 students).
Ranked schools in Belper
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 193Holbrook Church of England Primary SchoolBelper · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 134 students
- 292William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolBelper · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 390The Ecclesbourne SchoolBelper · Academy Secondary58.3 Attainment 8 · 1,604 students
- 483Turnditch Church of England Primary SchoolBelper · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 68 students
- 578Duffield the Meadows Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 661Milford Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 80 students
- 759St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary AcademyBelper · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 848Belper School and Sixth Form CentreBelper · Local authority Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 1,212 students
- 947Herbert Strutt Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 1046Ambergate Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 1144St John's CofE Primary School and NurseryBelper · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 1242Kilburn Junior SchoolBelper · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 1342Long Row Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 264 students
- 1429Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 1518Pottery Primary SchoolBelper · Local authority Primary23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holbrook Church of England Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.3 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 134 |
| 2 | William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.9 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 3 | The Ecclesbourne School Belper · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,604 |
| 4 | Turnditch Church of England Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.7 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68 |
| 5 | Duffield the Meadows Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 78.0 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 6 | Milford Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.2 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80 |
| 7 | St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 8 | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Belper · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 47.7 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,212 |
| 9 | Herbert Strutt Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 46.6 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 10 | Ambergate Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 46.2 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 11 | St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Belper · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 12 | Kilburn Junior School Belper · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 13 | Long Row Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 41.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 264 |
| 14 | Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School Belper · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 28.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 15 | Pottery Primary School Belper · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 17.6 Lower 50% | 23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
Other schools in Belper
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Belper side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Belper?
Holbrook Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Belper with a Success Index (England) of 93.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Belper?
Belper has 16 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,231 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Belper?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Belper is 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.