Crich Church of England Infant School
95%
Capacity
57
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Crich Church of England Infant School
Crich Church of England Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 57 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 60 places).
Ofsted has rated Crich Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Kirk, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Crich Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 9 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Crich Church of England Infant School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Crich Church of England Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bowns Hill, Matlock, Amber Valley, DE4 5DG |
| Headteacher | Julie Kirk |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 60 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bowns Hill, Matlock
Amber Valley, DE4 5DG
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