Ambergate Primary School vs Crich Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 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 Junior School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
87 students
| Measure | Ambergate Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Crich Junior School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,516 | #806 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8828 of 15,697 | #9549 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 79 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 5% |
| 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.crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ambergate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 42.8).
- •Crich Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 36%).
- •Ambergate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Crich Junior School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 79.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ambergate Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 42.8 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 Junior School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Belper and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambergate Primary School: 79. Crich Junior School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambergate Primary School and Crich Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Ambergate Primary School is 722nd of 1,516 and Crich Junior School is 806th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).