Wirksworth Junior School
URN: 112652 • Matlock DE4 4FD
Overview
- Name
- Wirksworth Junior School
- URN
- 112652
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Isabel Webb (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629822457
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Summary
Wirksworth Junior School is a community primary school located in Matlock, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 86 pupils, significantly below its capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a creative, curious, and caring environment, ensuring that every moment counts in the educational journey of its students. The headteacher, Mrs. Isabel Webb, emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and happy atmosphere where children can thrive.
The school's ethos is built around six core values: Togetherness, Fairness, Respect, Perseverance, Aspiration, and Trust, alongside the promotion of British Values. These principles guide the teaching and learning process, aiming to nurture confident and successful individuals. Wirksworth Junior School also places a strong emphasis on mental health support and community involvement, as evidenced by recent awards and celebrations.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various communication channels, including the school website and direct contact with staff. The school is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment and is happy to assist with any inquiries or requests for information.
The school's ethos is built around six core values: Togetherness, Fairness, Respect, Perseverance, Aspiration, and Trust, alongside the promotion of British Values. These principles guide the teaching and learning process, aiming to nurture confident and successful individuals. Wirksworth Junior School also places a strong emphasis on mental health support and community involvement, as evidenced by recent awards and celebrations.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various communication channels, including the school website and direct contact with staff. The school is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment and is happy to assist with any inquiries or requests for information.
Useful links
- Doctor Julie Fisher (Co-opted Governor) (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Mr Andy Tebbutt (Co-opted Governor) (governance)
- Mr Martin Counter (Co-opted Governor) (governance)
- Mr Simon Howard (Vice Chair and Co-opted Governor) (governance)
- Mrs Helen Brocklehurst (Co-opted Governor) (governance)
- Mrs Kirsty Meehan (Staff Governor) (governance)
- Mrs Wilma Hyde (Chair of Governors and LEA Governor) (governance)
- Ms Bea Middelton (Parent Governor) (governance)
- Attendance and absences (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Lea Primary School (72.9)
- Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (69.1)
- Crich Junior School (64.8)
- All Saints CofE Junior School (64.5)
- Matlock All Saints Infants' School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 86
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 86 | 35 | 51 | 240 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 45 | 51 | 240 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 129 | 60 | 69 | 240 | 21.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 129 | 60 | 69 | 176 | 21.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 135 | 64 | 71 | 176 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 144 | 65 | 79 | 176 | 11.80 |
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