Crich Junior School vs South Wingfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 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
South Wingfield Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
133 students
| Measure | Crich Junior School Matlock, East Midlands | South Wingfield Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #806 of 1,516 | #780 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9549 of 15,697 | #9353 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 87 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Matlock | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.southwingfieldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (42.8 vs 43.7).
- •Crich Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •South Wingfield Primary School is the larger school with 133 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 South Wingfield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crich Junior School and South Wingfield Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crich Junior School: 87. South Wingfield Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crich Junior School and South Wingfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Crich Junior School is 806th of 1,516 and South Wingfield Primary School is 780th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).