Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School vs Riddings Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
174 students
Riddings Junior School
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Riddings Junior School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,516 | #1213 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13629 of 15,697 | #12855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 174 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.jacksdaleprimary.co.uk | www.riddingsjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Riddings Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 22.4).
- •Riddings Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •Riddings Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Riddings Junior School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 174.
- •Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Riddings Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School better than Riddings Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Riddings Junior School ranks higher (26.8 vs 22.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School and Riddings Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School: 174. Riddings Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School and Riddings Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School is 1286th of 1,516 and Riddings Junior School is 1213th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).