The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Farnsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
West Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Riddings Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riddings Infant and Nursery School?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riddings Infant and Nursery School take?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riddings Infant and Nursery School?
Riddings Infant and Nursery School is in Alfreton, DE55 4EW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riddings Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Riddings Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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