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Chellaston Junior School

Derby, DE73 6PZPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,753
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMaple Drive, Maple Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derby, DE73 6PZ
HeadteacherLisa Turner-Rowe
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils447
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity447 / 512 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketSwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirFilm ClubScience ClubDramaChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Chellaston 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.