Riddings Junior School
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Riddings Junior School is a primary school in Alfreton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 161st of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 May 2018, report published 7 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school encourages pupils' wider development. Pupils learn and play in the school's wonderful outdoor space, whatever the weather. They receive meaningful opportunities to learn to respect the environment. Pupils are taught resilience and independence. They appreciate the many outdoor opportunities that they experience. They said that this is what makes Riddings Junior special. Pupils reflect the school values of 'PRIDE'. The expectations of pupils' behaviour, achievement and conduct are high. Pupils are taught the importance of good manners and respect. In class, they show each other kindness. They share, co-operate and learn together. Pupils said that they feel happy and well cared for in school. Achievement has improved. A love of reading is promoted. Books are at the centre of the curriculum. The school selects texts that help pupils to learn about the wider world around them. For example, pupils read about the lives of people of different faiths and cultures. Pupils said that they love hearing their teachers read to them. They said that their teachers 'bring adventures to life'. The school ensures that all pupils go on exciting trips and residentials. The seaside trip is particularly popular. The trust widens these opportunities further. Pupils' talents are hugely celebrated.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed as in others. In these few subjects, there are not enough opportunities for pupils to revisit previous knowledge so that it sticks. The school should ensure that the curriculum across all subjects is consistently well planned and is focused on the key knowledge that pupils need. It should make sure that pupils gain a greater depth of knowledge and that they achieve well.
- At times, opportunities are missed to check if pupils are learning as well as they could. Sometimes, pupils' starting points are not well enough understood or built on. This includes in mathematics. As a result, pupils' learning can be hampered. The school should continue its work to suitably check that pupils' learning gaps are known and expertly addressed across all subjects studied, so that pupils achieve as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
236 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Riddings Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Somerlea Park Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Newman
- Phone
- 01773528492
- Address
- Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BW
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 148787
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.