Wirksworth CofE Infant School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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