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Crich Junior School

Amber Valley, DE4 5DFPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,994
of 13,686 nationally

About Crich Junior School

Crich Junior School has a strong parent community, with 91% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. This is backed by very positive individual scores: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 94% felt their child is safe. The school is a smaller-than-average primary, with 86 pupils against a capacity of 92, and it is not currently oversubscribed, suggesting places are generally available for families in the Amber Valley area. Parents also reported high satisfaction with communication, with 91% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 97% felt their child does well. The school has a notable 31.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, and 29% of responding parents indicated their child receives SEND support, a figure that aligns with the school's listed provisions for dyslexia, autism, and social and emotional needs.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, Matlock, Amber Valley, DE4 5DF
HeadteacherChristian Orridge
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity86 / 92 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubCodingGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crich Junior School

Crich Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.