The Ecclesbourne School is leading State Secondary school in Belper. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
Since opening more than sixty years ago as a small county grammar school in the grounds of Duffield Hall, The Ecclesbourne School has been through many changes but, whatever our particular title or status, the school’s great strength has always been our continued commitment to providing a first class education for the children and young adults we serve. Each year we aim to build on the high standards and reputation achieved over many years, whilst looking to prepare the young people in our care for the challenges of the future.They believe that the students are all equally important. We encourage them to welcome and celebrate their differences and operate on an inclusive ethos designed to ensure all our students achieve their full potential whatever their starting points and aptitudes. We encourage students to value each other and the relationships they make. We have very high expectations and we challenge every member of our school community to raise their aspirations and develop the confidence to reach for the stars.
KEY STAGE 3
Students are organised into forms of 30 students and taught a broad and balanced curriculum. In the main, students are taught in all ability form groups to allow all to develop and access the highest aspirations. Where setting is apt to improve student outcomes, students are taught in sets by ability. Students can expect to be placed in sets based on attainment and aptitude in Mathematics in Year 7, Modern Languages from Year 8 and in Science from Year 9. This helps to target tuition at need and allows group sizes that allow more one-to-one support for those most likely to benefit.
KEY STAGE 4
The KS4 Curriculum consists of the Core, Guided Option and Free Choices. The Core Curriculum comprises Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science and courses in Personal Development [including Religious Education, RSE, Careers, Citizenship and Health Education]. The Core Curriculum is compulsory. It is also compulsory to select a “Guided Option”, either History or Geography.
THE SIXTH FORM
The Sixth Form curriculum is designed to inspire and challenge our Sixth Form students. We offer a core academic curriculum of A level qualifications and Applied General Qualifications. With no pre-defined option blocks, our curriculum is designed around the needs of our students with the arts, three languages, technology and STEM subjects all available to our students. Most students will opt for three subjects from our core curriculum. Sixth Form students receive weekly personal development and citizenship lessons (PDC) with their tutor and daily tutor time enables the school to provide personalised careers guidance and academic support.
SEND INFORMATION
The School strives to be a successful and caring learning community in which individuals are inspired to meet the challenges of the future and to meet their potential both academically and socially. Through the school’s SEND Policy, they actively seek to identify and remove barriers to learning and achieve inclusion within the school community.
Please check the school website link for details.
6.52 miles
