William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
247
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 247 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 245 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Helen Britten, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1792nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 43 in Amber Valley.
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 34 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Vicarage Lane, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 4EB |
| Headteacher | Helen Britten |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 247 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 247 / 245 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1792nd of 13,686
Nationally
149th of 1,353
In East Midlands
6th of 43
In Amber Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Lane, Belper
Amber Valley, DE56 4EB
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