Ridgeway Infant School

URN: 112757 • Derby DE23 1GG

Overview

Name
Ridgeway Infant School
URN
112757
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tamara Dale (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332760770
Website
Visit
Address
Uplands Avenue, Derby DE23 1GG

Summary

Ridgeway Infant School is a community primary school located in Derby, accommodating 248 pupils with a capacity for 270. The school promotes a nurturing environment where independence, fun, and a love of learning are central to its ethos. With a dedicated team, Ridgeway aims to inspire high aspirations among its students, encouraging them to engage fully in their educational journey.

The curriculum at Ridgeway is designed to be active and purposeful, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and community involvement. The school boasts extensive natural grounds and a well-established forest school, providing students with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and PSHE are integrated with hands-on experiences that foster enquiry and investigation.

Ridgeway Infant School also prioritises support for all students, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding. The school actively promotes a sense of community through various initiatives, including before and after-school care, and encourages parental involvement through events and fundraising activities.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
4 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
248
Boys
122
Girls
126
FSM %
24.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 248 122 126 270 24.60
2024-09-11 267 140 127 270 22.10
2023-09-11 267 149 118 270 18.70
2022-09-11 267 149 118 270 18.70
2021-09-11 266 140 126 270 19.90
2020-09-11 265 137 128 270 20.00

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