Chellaston Junior School

URN: 146500 • Derby DE73 6PZ

Overview

Name
Chellaston Junior School
URN
146500
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Turner-Rowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332701460
Website
Visit
Address
Maple Drive, Derby DE73 6PZ

Summary

Chellaston Junior School, located in Derby, is a mixed primary academy that opened in 1967 and currently accommodates 447 pupils, with a capacity for 512. The school features 16 classrooms, a library, and a multi-purpose hall, alongside extensive outdoor facilities including grass pitches and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). Chellaston Junior School is part of the East Midlands Education Trust, collaborating closely with Chellaston Infant School and other institutions within the Trust.

The school’s ethos is built around three core values: Kind, Ready, and Safe, which guide the behaviour and interactions of both students and staff. Chellaston Junior School aims to provide an engaging curriculum that reflects the needs and interests of its pupils while fostering an understanding of their local community and the wider world. The school is well-resourced with technology, including Interactive White Boards, laptops, and iPads to enhance learning experiences.

Admissions for Chellaston Junior School are managed by Derby City Council for new starters, while in-year admissions are processed directly by the school. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit and meet the leadership team to learn more about the school’s offerings and community.

Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
512
Pupils
447
Boys
211
Girls
236
FSM %
27.70
Open date
2019-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 447 211 236 512 27.70
2024-09-11 485 243 242 512 25.40
2023-09-11 506 270 236 512 24.10
2022-09-11 506 270 236 512 24.10
2021-09-11 509 271 238 512 20.40
2020-09-11 503 246 257 512 14.30

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