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Chaucer Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · Ilkeston, DE7 5JH

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,914 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Chaucer Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2013

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils233
GenderMixed
Head teacherMiss Tiffany Smith
TrustEMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityDerbyshire
Opened01 Apr 2020
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 147748.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%, similar to England, better than Derbyshire59%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.12%, better than England, better than Derbyshire8%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire105105
Expected standard in reading75%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire74%76%
Expected standard in writing72%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire70%73%
Expected standard in maths78%, similar to England, better than Derbyshire72%75%
Pupils taking tests60--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils233
Girls123
Boys110
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.48.5%
First language not English9.4%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.240
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.2.9%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.56
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5
Average class size29.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
82.4%
Other White
4.7%
African
3.9%
Other Asian
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean
1.3%
White and Asian
1.3%
Other mixed
1.3%
Other ethnic group
1.3%
White and Black African
0.9%
Indian
0.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher23.3
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.9
Teachers (FTE)9.98
Teaching assistants (FTE)13.51
Support staff (FTE)18.1
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/259.5
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/258.1
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250.4

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Overall absence5.1%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire4.9%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.14.9%, similar to England, worse than Derbyshire11.6%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.2%, similar to England, similar to Derbyshire0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate4.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Chaucer Junior School

What is Chaucer Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Chaucer Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 7 Mar 2013.

How does Chaucer Junior School rank in England?

Chaucer Junior School ranks 7,914 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Chaucer Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 63% of pupils at Chaucer Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Chaucer Junior School?

Chaucer Junior School has 233 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Chaucer Junior School?

Chaucer Junior School had 240 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Chaucer Junior School?

At Chaucer Junior School, the average class had 29.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 23.3 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Chaucer Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Chaucer Junior School missed 5.1% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 14.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.