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Wirksworth CofE Infant School

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 4FGPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Wirksworth CofE Infant School

Wirksworth CofE Infant School is a small Church of England primary in Derbyshire Dales that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 21 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning it is popular but not impossible to secure a spot if you live nearby. The school is a state-funded infant school for children aged 5 to 7, with 58 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90, so there is some breathing room. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated the school Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. That personal development rating suggests staff place real emphasis on how children grow as individuals, not just academically. The headteacher is Joanne Poyser, and the school has a Church of England religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreenway Croft, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 4FG
HeadteacherJoanne Poyser
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils58
Free School Meals (FSM)27.6%
School Capacity58 / 90 (64% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketRoundersNetballFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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