Chellaston Junior School
About Chellaston Junior School
Chellaston Junior School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11, located in the Derby local authority area. Among the 74 primary schools in Derby, it sits at rank 30, placing it just above the middle of the pack. Its top-performing local peers include Griffe Field Primary School, Gayton Junior School, and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Wyndham Spencer Academy, about 2.5 kilometres away. With 447 pupils on roll against a capacity of 512, the school is not oversubscribed, and 27.7 per cent of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools.
Key Details
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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