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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 92 |
| Number of Pupils: | 86 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 44 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.70% | 78 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 1 |
| African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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.