Riddings Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4BW |
| Phone | 01773528492 |
| Reference Number | 148787 |
Description
betaRiddings Junior School is a primary educational institution located in the village of Riddings, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, with postcode DE55 4BW. The school caters to pupils between the ages of 7 and 11, offering a safe and nurturing environment for their academic, social, and emotional development. Key facts about the school include:
- The school has received numerous accolades for its performance and requires high standards of effort and conduct from students.
- The school has a modern and well-equipped campus with a large playground, a diverse curriculum, and extra-curricular opportunities.
- In 2011, Riddings Junior School was part of the Worthington Federation, which also included Ashlands Primary School.
- In 2015, the school was reported to be rated Good by Ofsted.
The school strives to provide a supportive and challenging learning experience that prepares its students for future secondary education and beyond.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.08%
Girls: 42.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 4 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-11-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-05-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-09-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-04-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-07-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-09-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-05-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-05-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-09-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-04-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-07-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-09-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-05-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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