Schools in Amber Valley
Amber Valley has 71 schools: 60 primary and 11 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 44 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Ecclesbourne School has the highest Attainment 8 score (58.3 in 2025). Among primary schools, Holbrook Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (90% in 2025).
- 74 schools
- 11 secondary
- 60 primary
Secondary Schools in Amber Valley
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ecclesbourne School | Good | 58.3 (2025) | +0.41 (2024) | 1,604 |
| 2 | John Flamsteed Community School | – | 53.3 (2025) | +0.34 (2024) | 850 |
| 3 | Heanor Gate Spencer Academy | Outstanding | 49.6 (2025) | +0.14 (2024) | 1,493 |
| 4 | The Ripley Academy | Good | 44.5 (2025) | -0.21 (2024) | 920 |
| 5 | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre | – | 44.3 (2025) | -0.31 (2024) | 1,212 |
| 6 | Swanwick Hall School | Good | 42.6 (2025) | -0.61 (2024) | 1,025 |
| 7 | David Nieper Academy | Good | 41.0 (2025) | -0.55 (2024) | 810 |
| 8 | Aldercar High School | Needs attention | 33.9 (2025) | -0.39 (2024) | 648 |
| 9 | Swanwick School and Sports College | Outstanding | 3.3 (2025) | -1.36 (2024) | 101 |
| 10 | Alfreton Park Community Special School | Expected standard | – | – | 167 |
| 11 | Holbrook School for Autism | Good | – | – | 170 |
Primary Schools in Amber Valley
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.