Ridgeway Infant School, Derby
Ridgeway Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Derby. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. It was 92% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Derby (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ridgeway Infant School in detail
Ridgeway Infant School in its own words
In its own words: "We are delighted that Ridgeway Infant School had been accepted into the Department for Education’s school rebuild program after several years of consideration. The school buildings are well past their expiration date, so this is very welcome news for our school community and the staff and governors are very excited for what is to come."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Ridgeway Infant School. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team provide an environment that nurtures independence, fun and a desire to learn. Our school is uniquely situated in extensive natural grounds."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:25am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Ridgeway Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 75 families put Ridgeway Infant School as their first choice and 135 named it as one of their preferences, for 80 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ridgeway Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ridgeway Infant School are Gayton Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 89% reading, 91% maths); St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 80% maths); Akaal Primary School (0.6 miles, 74% reading, 77% maths); and Griffe Field Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 90% maths).
Gayton Junior SchoolSt George's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAkaal Primary SchoolGriffe Field Primary School
Who goes there
65.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (50%), White British (28%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 18 (7.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kegworth Avenue (adjacent), 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ridgeway Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ridgeway Infant School are Derby Moor Spencer Academy (0.5 miles), Littleover Community School (1.1 miles) and City of Derby Academy (1.3 miles).
Derby Moor Spencer AcademyLittleover Community SchoolCity of Derby Academy
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Ridgeway Infant School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ridgeway Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ridgeway Infant School is in Derby; for families living there:
Apply to Derby for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ridgeway Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
249 pupils
270 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derby council
Places available
3,564
Applications
2,643
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Derby council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
229
Total Pupils
110
Boys
119
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,821
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,618
Per pupil
£1598k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
24.3%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ridgeway Infant School
Questions parents ask about Ridgeway Infant School
What is Ridgeway Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ridgeway Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Ridgeway Infant School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ridgeway Infant School?
Ridgeway Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Ridgeway Infant School?
Classes at Ridgeway Infant School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ridgeway Infant School?
Ridgeway Infant School has around 229 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ridgeway Infant School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Ridgeway Infant School in 2024/25. 24.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ridgeway Infant School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming Ridgeway Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ridgeway Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ridgeway Infant School?
Ridgeway Infant School is at Uplands Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)