Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Matlock, DE4 5EF · Derbyshire · primary school
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7th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crich Carr CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Movie Night club and participate in swimming, Bikeability, and Junior Sports Leader training. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 51. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Junior Sports Leader training? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, safe, and highly motivated, with behaviour and attitudes rated as ‘Outstanding’. The school delivers a ‘Good’ quality of education, supported by strong leadership and effective early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exceptional’, characterised by strong, caring relationships and high levels of respect.
- Staff have ‘secure subject knowledge’ and deliver an ‘ambitious and relevant’ curriculum that helps pupils retain knowledge.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been strengthened, with staff adapting teaching effectively.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with a ‘sharp focus on reading’ beginning in Reception.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, and staff workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum has not been fully implemented, meaning pupils’ knowledge of some major faiths is ‘not yet secure’.
- The school must ensure planned experiences allow all pupils to gain a ‘firm understanding of a range of different faiths and cultures’ to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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