Chaucer Infant School
113%
Capacity
203
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Chaucer Infant School
Chaucer Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chaucer Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Nappin, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Chaucer Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 40 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
Chaucer Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (24 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chaucer Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, Chaucer Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 5LN |
| Headteacher | Lisa Nappin |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.2% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 180 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
24 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston
Erewash, DE7 5LN
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