Open State Primary Mixed

Crich Junior School

School Lane, Matlock, DE4 5DF
86 Pupils
92 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
31.40% FSM %
42 Boys
44 Girls
About Crich Junior School

Crich Junior School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Matlock and the surrounding area in Derbyshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 86 pupils on roll. School capacity: 92. Current headteacher: Christian Orridge.

Information on Crich Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Ward Crich & South Wingfield
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070697
URN 112534
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Anderson Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Anderson Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 16/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Twelves Chair of Governors 01/09/2015 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Anderson Governor 17/05/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lisa Coppen Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Charlotte Crellin Governor 09/02/2021 09/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Dimbleby Governor 01/09/2015 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Ellis Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Ganthony Governor 03/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Horton Governor 19/12/2022 19/12/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Kane Martin Governor 03/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christian Orridge Governor 01/01/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Crich Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Matlock, Derbyshire.
Crich Junior School has 86 pupils, with a capacity of 92.
Crich Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Crich Junior School is Mr Christian Orridge.
Crich Junior School is at School Lane, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DF, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Crich Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Crich Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christian Orridge
School Lane, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112534
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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