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Crich Church of England Infant School

Voluntary controlled school · Matlock · DE4 5DG

Ages 4–7 · 43 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-03-05

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.0%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.5%
Enrolments in measure
40

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

14

Places offered

16

1st-preference offers

14

Total preferences (any rank)
41
Preferred offers (top 3)
16
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

43 pupils · 60 places

Pupils on roll
43
Boys / girls
27 / 16
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
43 / 60 (72%)
Free school meals
25.6%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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
Miss Julie Kirk

Location

Address
Bowns Hill, Crich
Postcode
DE4 5DG
Town
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Urban/rural
Larger 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 4–7, in Matlock, Derbyshire, 43 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 25.6%. 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.

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  • Crich Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5DF · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM33.3%

    0.1 miles away

  • Crich Carr CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5EF · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM5.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • South Wingfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 7NJ · Derbyshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM11.3%
    • Demand1.25

    1.9 miles away

  • Ambergate Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Belper · DE56 2GN · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand1.25

    2.0 miles away

  • Lea Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Matlock · DE4 5JP · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand0.92

    2.4 miles away

  • Wessington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 6DQ · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM4.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

  • Heage Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Julie Kirk
Telephone
01773852165
Website
http://www.crichinfantschool.co.uk

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