Long Row Primary School
Long Row, Belper, DE56 1DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Long Row Primary School is a primary school in Belper for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 8th of 13 primary schools in Belper. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2013, report published 11 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 February 2024
Long Row Primary School is at the very heart of its community. Pupils are happy and feel safe in this school. The school has created a nurturing environment. Pupils' well-being is carefully considered and promoted. Pupil well-being ambassadors take a lead role in promoting and organising events for families. Parents value this work. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils talk about the school's values: 'inspire, respect and belong'. One pupil described the meaning of the school badge: 'To me this means we are free… but we still have to follow the rules.' This sentiment reflects the school's positive ethos: to nurture pupils' independence. There are high expectations of behaviour, with a clear approach to giving pupils responsibility. The school uses its unique setting in a UNESCO heritage site to enrich pupils' learning. The school makes good use of links with the community. This includes visits out of school and inviting members of the community into school. One pupil showed how this helps to develop their understanding when they said, 'We can see the impact of the Industrial Revolution when we look out of the window.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not implemented as effectively as it could be in all subjects. Teachers do not always choose activities that will help pupils learn the intended curriculum. They do not always check that new knowledge is securely understood and remembered. The school should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding and adapt their teaching accordingly to ensure that pupils learn the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
264 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Long Row Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Pottery Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 23% met the expected standard |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Milford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa & Julie White & Jones
- Phone
- 01773823319
- Address
- Long Row, Belper, DE56 1DR
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112785
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.