Best primary schools in Belper (2026)
Belper has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy, in the top 27% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 54%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 27% in England |
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Belper · Roman Catholic |
71% | 67% | 7% | Not judged | |
2 Top 35% in England |
Long Row Primary School Belper |
66% | 55% | 9% | No rating | |
3 Top 47% in England |
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Belper · Church of England |
62% | 55% | 9% | Good | |
4 Bottom 39% in England |
Herbert Strutt Primary School Belper |
59% | 71% | 4% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 3% in England |
Pottery Primary School Belper |
34% | 23% | 3% | Requires improvement |
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- Burton upon Trent
- Chesterfield
- Derby
- Dronfield
- Glossop
- Hadfield
- Heanor
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Matlock
- New Mills
- Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Shirebrook
- Somercotes and Swanwick
- Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Swadlincote
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What is the best primary school in Belper?
On exam results over the last three years, St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Belper, in the top 27% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.