Located in Alfreton, Riddings Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Riddings Junior School currently has around 236 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 4BW |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Cates |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112497 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 236 |
| Number of Boys: | 122 |
| Number of Girls: | 114 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.