Ambergate Primary School vs Crich Carr CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambergate Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
| Measure | Ambergate Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Crich Carr CofE Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #8828 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 79 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Belper | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambergateprimaryschool.co.uk | www.crichcarrprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crich Carr CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 46.2).
- •Ambergate Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 42.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambergate Primary School better than Crich Carr CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crich Carr CofE Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambergate Primary School and Crich Carr CofE Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Belper and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambergate Primary School: 79. Crich Carr CofE Primary School: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambergate Primary School and Crich Carr CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ambergate Primary School is 722nd of 1,516 and Crich Carr CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).