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Riddings Junior School

Academy converter · Alfreton · DE55 4BW

Ages 7–11 · 236 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-27

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.4%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
239

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

236 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
236
Boys / girls
125 / 111
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
236 / 240 (98%)
Free school meals
47.9%
FSM pupils
113
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Embark Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Newman

Location

Address
Church Street, Riddings
Postcode
DE55 4BW
Town
Alfreton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Amber Valley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 236 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 47.9%.

Open schools in Alfreton
33
Primary schools in Alfreton
25
Academies among open schools in Alfreton
42% (14)
Open schools in DE55
34
Primary in DE55
25
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Primary in Derbyshire LA
354

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AlfretonNear DE55

  • Riddings Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 4EW · Derbyshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM33.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Somerlea Park Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 4JE · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM68.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Nottingham · NG16 5JU · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS235%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM32.5%
    • Demand0.92

    1.4 miles away

  • Westwood Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Nottingham · NG16 5JA · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM26.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Swanwick Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 1BZ · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM17.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Leys Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Alfreton · DE55 7HA · Derbyshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM48.8%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gareth Newman
Telephone
01773528492
Website
www.riddingsjuniorschool.org.uk

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