Crich Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Crich Junior School
Address: School Lane, Crich
Town/City: Matlock
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE4 5DF
Telephone Number: 01773 852384
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Catherine Wheatcroft
Capacity: 92
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 87 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.3%

Location and administration

URN: 112534
DfE Number: 830/2082
UKPRN: 10070697
UPRN: 200000387102
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Amber Valley (E07000032)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Crich & South Wingfield (E05014696)

Easting & Northing: 435087E, 354211N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 5' 4.59" N 1° 28' 38.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5W3GMF+R2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Daniel Anderson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2027.
  • Miss Lisa Coppen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Crellin - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Andrea Dimbleby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Chris Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Ganthony - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Horton - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
  • Mr Kane Martin - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mr Christian Orridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Pegg - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Dr Phoebe Sneddon - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Twelves - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2025.