WILLIAM GILBERT ENDOWED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Belper

Education Centre Information: William Gilbert Endowed Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derbyshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Derby
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 290
Number of boys: 149
Number of girls: 141
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Dates back to 1565; serves village of Duffield; although pupils come from wide range of backgrounds, proportion from higher socio-economic groups is higher than national average. Over-subscribed, with 1.4 applications per place. Music, sport and other interests feature strongly in school life; clubs include badminton, drama, football, netball, computers, gymnastics, sketching, and recorders. The football, netball, and badminton groups have achieved considerable success; some pupils selected for district and county teams. All junior pupils have opportunity to learn variety of musical instruments. Facilities include computers in every class; school benefits from number of industry links in which various classes undertake projects with local companies. Beacon school status (2001); Investor in People status (2004); DfES achievement award (2002). Ethos: 'We believe in nurturing the whole child and in developing to the full the potential of each individual pupil'.