The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Tague
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCavendish Close Infant School
Primary · Very close
Lees Brook Community Sports College
Secondary · 341m away
Lees Brook Community School
Secondary · 341m away
Lees Brook Academy
Secondary · 341m away
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Roe Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cavendish Close Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cavendish Close Junior Academy?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cavendish Close Junior Academy take?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cavendish Close Junior Academy?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy is in Derby, DE21 4RJ, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cavendish Close Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cavendish Close Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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