Riddings Junior School

URN: 112497 • Alfreton DE55 4BW

Overview

Name
Riddings Junior School
URN
112497
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Cates (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Church Street, Alfreton DE55 4BW

Summary

Riddings Junior School is a community primary school located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, with a mixed-gender enrollment of 236 pupils, close to its capacity of 240. The school emphasizes its core values of Progress, Respect, Independence, Determination, and Excellence (PRIDE), aiming to foster both academic success and personal development among students.

The curriculum is designed to engage children and encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning, preparing them for future challenges. Riddings Junior School is part of the Embark Federation, collaborating with other schools to enhance educational experiences and ensure that the school remains integral to the local community.

The school prioritizes safeguarding and online safety, providing resources for parents and children to navigate potential risks. With a commitment to inclusivity, Riddings Junior School supports students with special educational needs and promotes British values, ensuring a respectful and tolerant environment for all.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
236
Boys
122
Girls
114
FSM %
26.70
Open date
Close date
2021-10-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 236 122 114 240 26.70
2024-09-11 236 122 114 240 26.70
2023-09-11 236 122 114 240 26.70
2022-09-11 236 122 114 240 26.70
2021-09-11 236 122 114 240 26.70
2020-09-11 235 107 128 240 25.10

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