The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Ellen Saville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSomerlea Park Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Swanwick School and Sports College
Special school · 1.8km away
Swanwick Hall School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.1km away
Kingdom Christian School
Independent · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Riddings Junior School?
Riddings Junior School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riddings Junior School take?
Riddings Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riddings Junior School?
Riddings Junior School is in Alfreton, DE55 4BW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riddings Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Riddings Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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