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Riddings Infant and Nursery School
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Amber Valley DE55 4EW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics learning has improved across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have diligently improved the curriculum and created an effective teaching and learning team.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys' writing skills need more opportunities to improve, especially to reach a greater depth.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide targeted learning and small-group sessions to address gaps in skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Vast majority of pupils behave well, supported effectively; incidents of poor behavior are rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Girls are attaining higher standards in reading, but some pupils still struggle with complex texts.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has strong relationships with parents and outside agencies for extra help when needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with a strong culture of keeping pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Almost all parents say their children feel safe; pupils know about different forms of bullying.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, praising its support for their children's growth.
Parental Involvement: Strong relationships with parents ensure positive communication and community involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many sporting activities beyond the school day.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides a colourful, well-presented, and lively space for learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work well together with a common purpose.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress throughout the school due to effective teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and amendments in teaching strategies to ensure effectiveness.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some boys are not making enough progress in writing to catch up to age-related expectations.
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About Us
Riddings Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 215 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1