© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Crich Junior School
Ages 7–1186 pupils
Crich Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Matlock, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 86 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Matlock can view Crich Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Matlock (DE4 5DF), Crich Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)53%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake33.3%
Free school meals33.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled108%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Matlock
All schools in Matlock →Crich Church of England Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miFritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 miCrich Carr CofE Primary School1.0 miAmbergate Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miAlderwasley Hall School1.6 miHeage Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
See the full area report for DE4 5DF →