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The Ecclesbourne School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Ecclesbourne School is a academy converter secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1576 pupils, and a capacity of 1603 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,576

Pupils

1,603

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Ecclesbourne School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Ecclesbourne School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

The Ecclesbourne School — School Information

Full address
Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GS
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136505

Other Secondary Schools in Belper

If The Ecclesbourne School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Belper are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Ecclesbourne School

Is The Ecclesbourne School oversubscribed?

The Ecclesbourne School is operating close to its capacity of 1603 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Ecclesbourne School?

Admission to The Ecclesbourne School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Ecclesbourne School cover?

The Ecclesbourne School is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Ecclesbourne School?

The Ecclesbourne School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.