Cromford Church of England Primary School vs Wirksworth Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromford Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Wirksworth Junior School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
76 students
| Measure | Cromford Church of England Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Wirksworth Junior School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 1,516 | #1289 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11955 of 15,697 | #13637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 75 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 31.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cromfordcofeschool.com/ | www.wirksworth-junior.com |
The verdict
- •Cromford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.4 vs 22.4).
- •Wirksworth Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 29%).
- •Cromford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Wirksworth Junior School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 75.
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 Cromford Church of England Primary School better than Wirksworth Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cromford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (31.4 vs 22.4 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 Cromford Church of England Primary School and Wirksworth Junior School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromford Church of England Primary School: 75. Wirksworth Junior School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromford Church of England Primary School and Wirksworth Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Cromford Church of England Primary School is 1106th of 1,516 and Wirksworth Junior School is 1289th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).