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Cromford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cromford Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

69

Pupils

84

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cromford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cromford Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Cromford Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Cromford Church of England Primary School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Cromford Church of England Primary School: 84 places, 82% filled: places available

Cromford Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29% of pupils at Cromford Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

Cromford Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Street, Cromford, Matlock, DE4 3RG
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
29% of pupils
DfE URN
112840

Other Primary Schools in Matlock

If Cromford Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Matlock are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Derbyshire

Cromford Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Derbyshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cromford Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cromford Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cromford Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Cromford Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cromford Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Cromford Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Cromford Church of England Primary School?

Cromford Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Cromford Church of England Primary School cover?

Cromford Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cromford Church of England Primary School?

Cromford Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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