Crich Church of England Infant School
Bowns Hill, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crich Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Matlock for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Crich Church of England Infant School exudes warmth. Staff have created a family feel. They know all the pupils really well. They want the best for each and every one. Staff model the kind, polite, enthusiastic attitudes that they want pupils to show. Pupils feel safe and secure in this nurturing environment. They say, 'We have lovely teachers here who really help you if you are stuck.' Attendance is high. Pupils like going to school. Their behaviour is good. Pupils listen well and participate fully in lessons most of the time. Staff teach pupils the importance of being gentle, kind, honest, caring, and hard working. Pupils say, 'Our 'Golden Rules' make sure our school is a nice place for everyone.' Pupils play happily together at break times. They like the initiatives set up by the school council on the playground, such as the different activity zones, play leaders and the 'Buddy Bench'. The school makes the most of the local environment and its rich heritage. All pupils benefit from regular forest school sessions. They like being outside and learning about nature. Pupils enjoy learning about the historical figures associated with Crich and the surrounding area, such as Florence Nightingale.
What the school should improve
- The school has not identified the most important knowledge in some subjects for staff to systematically revisit. Pupils do not remember the key curriculum content they need for their future learning. The school must ensure that the most important knowledge pupils need to remember is set out clearly in all areas of the curriculum and that strategies are in place to ensure that pupils recall it securely.
- There are very few extra-curricular opportunities on offer at the school. This prevents pupils from developing a wide range of talents and interests. The school must develop its wider offer, ensuring that all pupils have access to a greater variety of extra-curricular opportunities.
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Crich Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crich Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Crich Carr CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| South Wingfield Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Ambergate Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Julie Kirk
- Phone
- 01773852165
- Address
- Bowns Hill, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DG
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112867
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.