Crich Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DG |
| Reference Number | 112867 |
Crich Church of England Infant School is performing well, demonstrating good overall effectiveness across all inspected areas. The school is characterized by a warm, nurturing environment where staff and pupils exhibit strong relationships. Pupils feel safe and enjoy high attendance, participating actively in lessons and engaging positively with their classmates during play. The curriculum is ambitious, and most pupils achieve strong outcomes in key subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, indicating effective teaching and a supportive learning environment. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all curriculum areas are clearly defined so that pupils can systematically revisit and retain key knowledge. Additionally, the school currently offers limited extracurricular opportunities, which restricts pupils from exploring a broader range of interests and talents. Addressing these concerns will further enhance the school's overall effectiveness and support all pupils in their development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 57 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.39%
Girls: 45.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and supportive school environment
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High attendance and positive pupil behavior
- Ambitious curriculum with strong outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Effective phonics instruction and reading engagement
- Focus on communication and language skills in early years
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent depth of understanding in some curriculum areas
- Limited identification of key knowledge for systematic recall
- Few extracurricular opportunities for pupils
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Crich Junior School
School Lane, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DF |
0.14 miles |
|
Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Main Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5EF |
0.99 miles |
|
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Church Street, Fritchley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2FQ |
1.02 miles |
|
South Wingfield Primary School
Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ |
1.9 miles |
|
Ambergate Primary School
Toadmoor Lane, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2GN |
1.96 miles |
|
Lea Primary School
Church Street, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5JP |
2.37 miles |
|
Wessington Primary School
The Green, Wessington, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6DQ |
2.43 miles |
|
Swanwick Primary School
South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZ |
3.16 miles |
|
Kingdom Christian School
2,Derby Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AQ |
3.59 miles |
|
Lons Infant School
Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SE |
3.6 miles |
|
Wirksworth Junior School
Wash Green, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FD |
3.69 miles |
|
Cromford Church of England Primary School
North Street, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RG |
3.69 miles |
|
Tansley Primary School
Gold Hill, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5FG |
3.77 miles |
|
Wirksworth CofE Infant School
Greenway Croft, North End, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FG |
3.79 miles |
|
Alfreton Nursery School
Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH |
3.8 miles |
|
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JD |
3.81 miles |
|
Ripley Nursery School
Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE |
3.82 miles |
|
Croft Infant School
Marshall Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7BW |
3.85 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Laund Nook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY |
3.89 miles |
|
Woodbridge Junior School
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
3.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR |
1.6 miles |
|
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL |
3.48 miles |
|
Swanwick Hall School
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE |
3.52 miles |
|
Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
3.83 miles |
|
Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX |
3.87 miles |
|
David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
3.98 miles |
|
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA |
4.19 miles |
|
The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
4.56 miles |
|
Highfields School
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA |
4.83 miles |