Cromford Church of England Primary School
Matlock, DE4 3RG · Derbyshire · primary school
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148th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,439 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cromford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School and swimming, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Cromford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Cromford Church of England Primary School is described as having a ‘lovely community feel’ where pupils enjoy school because ‘everyone knows everyone here’. The report highlights a caring ethos, good behaviour, and a curriculum that has been successfully rewritten to address previous challenges with mixed-age classes. Overall, the school provides a strong educational experience with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils treat one another with ‘kindness and respect’ and feel safe, with staff stepping in quickly to resolve any issues.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’, enabling pupils to apply existing knowledge to new concepts.
- Staff foster pupils’ talents through a wide range of clubs, including sports, music, and woodland pursuits like den-building.
- Leaders have successfully addressed the challenge of mixed-age classes by carefully mapping the curriculum to ensure logical skill progression.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive support to access the full curriculum and are ‘fully involved in the life of the school’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure they ‘systematically monitor the impact of the curriculum’ to gain a precise overview of pupil knowledge across all subjects.
- Leaders must ensure that improvements in early reading are sustained and that all staff receive training to eliminate inconsistencies in phonics delivery.
- Governors plan to visit the school more formally to check the impact of leaders’ actions, but this has ‘not yet begun to happen’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘positive culture of care’ where staff pick up on concerns straight away and pupils learn how to stay safe online and in relationships.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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