Chaucer Infant School
URN: 147747 • Ilkeston DE7 5LN
Overview
- Name
- Chaucer Infant School
- URN
- 147747
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daisy Dawley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159325629
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston DE7 5LN
Summary
Chaucer Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 203 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to develop their unique identity and interests. The core values of Belong, Enjoy, Aim high, and Respect (BEAR) guide the school's ethos, ensuring that all children feel valued, safe, and happy.
The curriculum at Chaucer Infant School is designed to be engaging and creative, promoting a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Through initiatives such as the School Council, pupils are given opportunities to express their views and participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
Chaucer Infant School prioritizes the safeguarding of children and families, providing a caring environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with the local community, reinforcing its role as a central part of the area and promoting positive relationships among students and families.
The curriculum at Chaucer Infant School is designed to be engaging and creative, promoting a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Through initiatives such as the School Council, pupils are given opportunities to express their views and participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
Chaucer Infant School prioritizes the safeguarding of children and families, providing a caring environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with the local community, reinforcing its role as a central part of the area and promoting positive relationships among students and families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Charlotte Nursery and Infant School (70.2)
- Morley Primary School (68.8)
- St Thomas Catholic Primary (64.2)
- Richardson Endowed Primary School (63.8)
- Horsley Woodhouse Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- 43.20
- Open date
- 2020-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 114 | 89 | 180 | 43.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 114 | 90 | 180 | 45.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 97 | 120 | 180 | 35.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 97 | 120 | 180 | 35.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 111 | 124 | 180 | 39.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 186 |
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