SchoolScoresCrich Carr CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Main Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, DE4 5EF
01773 852070 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Matlock comparisons use the 17 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Matlock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Matlock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 45%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Matlock figures pool parents at the Matlock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
1 pupil in this year group.
Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 25 state primary schools in Matlock. Higher than 8% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Crich CofE Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Crich Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lea Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ambergate Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wirksworth Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wirksworth CofE Infant School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- South Wingfield Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cromford CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crich Carr CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Crich Carr CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Crich Carr CofE Primary School?
100% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Crich Carr CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crich Carr CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put Crich Carr CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112866.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.