Crich Junior School vs Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crich Junior School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
87 students
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
108 students
| Measure | Crich Junior School Matlock, East Midlands | Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #806 of 1,516 | #1165 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9549 of 15,697 | #12436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 87 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Matlock | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crich Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.8 vs 28.9).
- •Crich Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Crich Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 87.
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 Crich Junior School better than Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Crich Junior School ranks higher (42.8 vs 28.9 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 Crich Junior School and Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crich Junior School: 87. Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crich Junior School and Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Crich Junior School is 806th of 1,516 and Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School is 1165th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).