The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 36%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Isabel Webb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wash Green, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wirksworth Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wirksworth Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wirksworth Junior School?
Wirksworth Junior School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wirksworth Junior School take?
Wirksworth Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wirksworth Junior School?
Wirksworth Junior School is in Matlock, DE4 4FD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wirksworth Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Wirksworth Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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