Chaucer Junior School
Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chaucer Junior School is a primary school in Ilkeston for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 15 primary schools in Ilkeston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils describe Chaucer Junior School as fun and friendly. They have trusting relationships with staff, who know and care for them well. They talk proudly of the school's values: appreciation, aspiration, cooperation, kindness, resilience and tolerance. These words are not just part of displays or assemblies. Pupils live out these values in how they treat one another and approach their learning. The school is a safe space, where pupils feel listened to. Staff know pupils well and notice when something seems wrong. Pupils say there is always someone to talk to. They value the school's reflection process for behaviour. It helps them to sort out problems like bullying and to think carefully about their choices. Pupils know they can be themselves if they respect others. One said, echoing the views of others, 'We all have a voice here.' Expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement are high. Pupils rise to them. They enjoy their learning and achieve well. There is lots to do at lunchtime, from racing with 'monster feet', to helping out in the garden. Pupils readily take on responsibilities and act as role models for others. They are friendly, respectful and confident, and take genuine pride in their school.
What the school should improve
- At times, in some foundation subjects, the work that the school gives to pupils does not support the aims of its curriculum well enough. As a result, some pupils do not secure or deepen the knowledge and skills that they need to build over time. The school should ensure that teaching provides pupils with tasks that match its curriculum goals, so that all pupils can learn the intended content in depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Chaucer Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Larklands Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Kensington Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Tiffany Smith
- Phone
- 01159324387
- Address
- Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5JH
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 147748
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.