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Crich Carr CofE Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Matlock · DE4 5EF

Ages 3–11 · 42 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-18

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
111.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.4%
Unauthorised0.3%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
36

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

42 pupils · 51 places

Pupils on roll
42
Boys / girls
24 / 18
School capacity
51
Capacity fill
42 / 51 (82%)
Free school meals
5.3%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Derby
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mr Ian Robson

Location

Address
Main Road, Whatstandwell
Postcode
DE4 5EF
Town
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Matlock, Derbyshire, 42 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 5.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Derby.

Open schools in Matlock
27
Primary schools in Matlock
25
Academies among open schools in Matlock
30% (8)
Open schools in DE4
27
Primary in DE4
25
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in MatlockNear DE4

  • Crich Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5DF · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.6%

    1.0 miles away

  • Lea Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5JP · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence3.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • Ambergate Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Belper · DE56 2GN · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.5%

    2.1 miles away

  • Wirksworth Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 4FD · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.9%

    2.7 miles away

  • Wirksworth CofE Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 4FG · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.3%

    2.8 miles away

  • South Wingfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 7NJ · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.2%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ian Robson
Telephone
01773852070
Website
www.crichcarrprimary.co.uk

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