Riddings Infant and Nursery School

URN: 112496 • Alfreton DE55 4EW

Overview

Name
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
URN
112496
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Farnsworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01773602767
Website
Visit
Address
West Street, Alfreton DE55 4EW

Summary

Riddings Infant and Nursery School is a mixed community primary school located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, catering to 207 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 180. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with designated safeguarding leads available for any concerns. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school’s safeguarding policies, which are accessible on the school’s website.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos focuses on putting children first, fostering their creativity and thoughtfulness. The curriculum is designed to support the diverse needs of all pupils, including those requiring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.

Riddings Infant and Nursery School actively engages with the local community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. The school regularly updates parents through newsletters and maintains an open line of communication regarding school events and policies. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
180
Pupils
207
Boys
112
Girls
95
FSM %
35.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 112 95 180 35.40
2024-09-11 215 115 100 180 35.80
2023-09-11 219 119 100 180 34.40
2022-09-11 219 119 100 180 34.40
2021-09-11 223 124 99 180 32.40
2020-09-11 224 129 95 171 26.20

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