Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Foundation secondary school in Belper (Derbyshire).
Location
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I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Belper School and Sixth Form Centre. It is a privilege to serve as Headteacher at such a wonderful school. At the heart of Belper is a strong sense of belonging and community responsibility, which forms the foundation of our distinctive ethos and unique character.
We take pride in what sets us apart and makes our school such a special place. We are committed to nurturing a love of learning and boundless curiosity in every student. With our broad range of subjects, rich content and extensive extracurricular opportunities, we provide an educational experience that inspires students to discover and engage with their passions.
Through continuous guidance and support, we help build resilience, independence, and self-belief, empowering our students to pursue their individual paths with determination and confidence. We aspire for every student to leave Belper as the best version of themselves, ready to make a meaningful and positive impact on their community and the wider world as well-rounded citizens.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope it gives you an insight into the warm, supportive and inspiring community we've created here at Belper School and Sixth Form Centre.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of Edinburgh
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 112989
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Mid Derbyshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jon Martin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Stone-Makin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Claire Tapping | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Nikki Gibson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Philip Sellors | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire O'Connell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Zoe Adamson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Karen Adams | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Alan Eccleston | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Richard Jenkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Layla Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Bacon | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Fordham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Marie-Lou Tidmarsh Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Lightfoot Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Wendy Harnan-Kajzer Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Steve Gregson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record