Wirksworth CofE Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Greenway Croft North End Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4FG |
| Reference Number | 112864 |
Wirksworth CofE Infant School is doing well in providing a good quality of education while fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for its pupils. The school operates at the heart of its community, where pupils demonstrate kindness and respect towards each other. Their high expectations have led to strong academic achievements, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are well supported. The overall leadership has effectively managed recent transitions following a merger, maintaining the school's standards despite the challenges of change.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 58 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community involvement and support from parents
- Nurturing relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for learning and behaviour
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with good subject knowledge among staff
- Prioritisation of reading with effective support systems
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery affecting some pupils' learning
- Assessment in early years not robust enough for precise tracking of progress
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Wirksworth Junior School
Wash Green, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FD |
0.12 miles |
|
Middleton Community Primary School
Main Street, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LQ |
1.17 miles |
|
Cromford Church of England Primary School
North Street, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RG |
1.66 miles |
|
Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DE |
2.28 miles |
|
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School
14 Clifton Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PW |
2.31 miles |
|
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Church Street, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2AE |
2.54 miles |
|
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School
Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3LD |
2.75 miles |
|
Lea Primary School
Church Street, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5JP |
2.78 miles |
|
Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Main Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5EF |
2.81 miles |
|
St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DD |
3.26 miles |
|
Brassington Primary School
School Hill, Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HB |
3.54 miles |
|
Crich Church of England Infant School
Bowns Hill, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DG |
3.79 miles |
|
Crich Junior School
School Lane, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DF |
3.84 miles |
|
Castle View Primary School
School Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS |
4.06 miles |
|
Ambergate Primary School
Toadmoor Lane, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2GN |
4.13 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Infant School
Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HX |
4.14 miles |
|
Tansley Primary School
Gold Hill, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5FG |
4.17 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3FT |
4.19 miles |
|
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Church Street, Fritchley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2FQ |
4.25 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Junior School
Hurds Hollow, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LA |
4.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX |
0.33 miles |
|
Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR |
2.39 miles |
|
Highfields School
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA |
4.6 miles |