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Chaucer Junior School

Erewash, DE7 5JHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,049
of 13,686 nationally

About Chaucer Junior School

Chaucer Junior School in Erewash is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. With 232 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is essentially full, suggesting it’s a settled choice for local families. What stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 47.4%. That’s significantly above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%, and it places the school in a context where it serves a community with higher-than-average economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with Tiffany Smith as headteacher. While the data doesn’t include explicit admissions criteria or oversubscription figures, the near-full capacity implies steady demand. For parents researching options, this is a school that reflects its local demographic honestly, and the high FSM rate is a key factor in understanding its broader profile and the challenges it navigates day-to-day.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCranmer Street, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 5JH
HeadteacherTiffany Smith
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity232 / 240 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining HallArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceFootballCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingDramaGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: chaucerjunior.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chaucer Junior School

Chaucer Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.