Located in Matlock, Crich Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Crich Junior School currently has around 86 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: School Lane, Matlock, DE4 5DF
Website: www.crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01773852384
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Christian Orridge
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112534

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 92
Number of Pupils: 86
Number of Boys: 42
Number of Girls: 44

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.70%78
Other White2.30%2
Other Mixed2.30%2
White and Asian1.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%1
African1.20%1
Unclassified1.20%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.2)
Writing: Average (2.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.7
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crich Junior School
School Lane , Crich DE4 5DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Crich Church of England Infant School
Bowns Hill , Crich DE4 5DG
3out of 4 238 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Church Street , Fritchley DE56 2FQ
3out of 4 1,562 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Main Road , Whatstandwell DE4 5EF
- not rated 1,825 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Ambergate Primary School
Toadmoor Lane , Ambergate DE56 2GN
3out of 4 3,239 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane , Alderwasley DE56 2SR
- not rated 2,818 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.