Crich Junior School
Matlock, DE4 5DF · Derbyshire · primary school
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119th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 2,170 of them, against 4.7/10 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) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crich Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Derbyshire Music Hub and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 92. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the Derbyshire Music Hub into weekly lessons?
What Ofsted said about Crich Junior School
Overview
Crich Junior School is described as having a “family feel” where pupils feel “safe and secure” and “thrive”. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with strong leadership, resulting in “Good” judgements across all key areas.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well considered”, with teachers using a “subject-expert approach” to help pupils connect new knowledge with prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “quickly identified” and receive “precise support plans” that allow them to access the same content as their peers.
- The school “instils a passion for reading”, encouraging pupils to read with “boldness” and “entertaining expression”, resulting in most becoming “confident and fluent readers”.
- Staff feel valued and supported, describing themselves as part of a “family” with a “manageable” workload, while governors act as a “critical friend”.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect, actively contributing to the village community through activities such as tending the garden and singing to local residents.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects”, the curriculum is “not well organised”, leading to long gaps before knowledge is revisited and making it harder for pupils to “connect their learning”.
- Staff lack the necessary training to support pupils at the “very early stages of learning to read”, hindering the progress of those who arrive at the school with lower reading skills.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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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