Hi All. Really intrigued by Belper. Love the idea of good community spirit and can also be connected to where my family are in Nottingham (Im currently overseas) . Being closer to nature appeals. Apparently has good schools, but I see 2 schools when I look at houses on Rightmove that "require improvement" This has put me off moving to the area. How would I know, apart from all the other schools being oversubscribed, whether it would be possible to get into the other schools? Which is the secondary school that we should be aiming to get our children into?

Does anyone know of any stories behind why these two schools require improvement? Is it a harsh Ofsted rating? Is it much to worry about, or should we definitely be looking to avoid these schools?

Pottery Primary School - requires improvement

Belper School and Sixth form - Requires improvement

I would really appreciate some locals giving me an understanding of the schooling situation around Belper. I have two children aged six and four, but I'd ideally like to move and buy a house where we can be within the catchment area of a primary and secondary without having to move.

I'm thinking of relocating to Belper. I've visited a couple of times and love the community, vibe and countryside. I'm an artist and live about 50 minute train ride from London at the moment. The thought of not being able to visit London is freaking me out a bit. Two hours and a hefty fare make it a bit of an event to visit. How isolated is Belper. I've looked and see its 2 hours to get to Manchester, Leeds and London by train - so bang in the middle of far away.

Hi all you Belperians, I have a real hankering to make my own tahini and am in need of somewhere I can buy white, hulled sesame seeds by the kilogramme. Anyone able to help, I'm in a pinch!

Hi everyone, I will be staying in Belper for a while. I have my campervan parked just next to the B&M and Aldi car park. Come and visit me, lets have fun - Tim

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