Wirksworth Junior School is a community school serving families in Matlock and the wider Derbyshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Wirksworth Junior School caters for mixed pupils from 7 to 11 years. With 86 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 240, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 6 June 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.