The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 47% 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Tiffany Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChaucer Infant School
Primary · Very close
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 772m away
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Kensington Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Granby Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Field House Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blue Mountain Education
Independent · 1.3km away
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chaucer Junior School?
Chaucer Junior School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chaucer Junior School take?
Chaucer Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chaucer Junior School?
Chaucer Junior School is in Ilkeston, DE7 5JH, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chaucer Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Chaucer Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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