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Crich Junior School
School Lane, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
92
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 65% of students meet expected standards—placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 5% of students achieve a higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Location
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53.08397, -1.47762 · DE4 5DF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112534
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Crich Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Crich Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Crich Junior School a good school?
Crich Junior School scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Crich Junior School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Crich Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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