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Chaucer Infant School
Ages 3–7203 pupils
Chaucer Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Ilkeston, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 203 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Ilkeston can view Chaucer Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ilkeston (DE7 5LN), Chaucer Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake39.4%
Free school meals39.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence20.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ilkeston
All schools in Ilkeston →Chaucer Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miLarklands Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miField House Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 miKensington Junior AcademyGood · 0.5 miSt Thomas Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.6 miOrmiston Ilkeston Enterprise AcademyGood · 0.5 mi
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