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Riddings Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Riddings Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Riddings Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Riddings Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Riddings Junior School — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BW
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148787

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Riddings Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Riddings Junior School

Is Riddings Junior School oversubscribed?

Riddings Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Riddings Junior School?

Admission to Riddings Junior School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Riddings Junior School cover?

Riddings Junior School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riddings Junior School?

Riddings Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.