The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Christian Orridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Crich Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crich Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crich Junior School?
Crich Junior School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crich Junior School take?
Crich Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crich Junior School?
Crich Junior School is in Matlock, DE4 5DF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crich Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Crich Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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