Crich Church of England Infant School
URN: 112867 • Matlock DE4 5DG
Overview
- Name
- Crich Church of England Infant School
- URN
- 112867
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Kirk (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773852165
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowns Hill, Matlock DE4 5DG
Summary
Crich Church of England Infant School is a small, voluntary controlled primary school located in Matlock, Derbyshire, established in 1848. With a current enrolment of 57 pupils aged 4 to 7, the school operates two classes, Saplings and Oaks. The school promotes a nurturing environment where caring, learning, and spiritual growth are integral to daily life. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their children’s education, fostering strong partnerships between home and school.
The curriculum at Crich Infants is designed to be creative and inclusive, employing various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. The school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, particularly through its Forest School programme, which allows children to explore and learn in a natural setting, promoting resilience and a connection to the environment.
Support for students is a priority, with an open-door policy for parents and a commitment to ensuring all children feel included and valued. The school also offers extended hours, with breakfast and after-school clubs available, providing a comprehensive educational experience for families in the local community.
The curriculum at Crich Infants is designed to be creative and inclusive, employing various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. The school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, particularly through its Forest School programme, which allows children to explore and learn in a natural setting, promoting resilience and a connection to the environment.
Support for students is a priority, with an open-door policy for parents and a commitment to ensuring all children feel included and valued. The school also offers extended hours, with breakfast and after-school clubs available, providing a comprehensive educational experience for families in the local community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Crich-Standard-115.pdf (download)
- Home (other)
- A School Day (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Data Protection and GDPR (other)
- Policies, Documents & Reports (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 57
- Boys
- 31
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 21.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 57 | 31 | 26 | 60 | 21.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 60 | 25.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 26 | 32 | 59 | 29.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 26 | 32 | 60 | 29.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 60 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 60 | 10.70 |
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