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Chaucer Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chaucer Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Chaucer Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chaucer Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Chaucer Junior School — School Information

Full address
Cranmer Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5JH
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
47.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147748

Other Primary Schools in Ilkeston

If Chaucer Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilkeston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chaucer Junior School

Is Chaucer Junior School oversubscribed?

Chaucer Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chaucer Junior School?

Admission to Chaucer Junior School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Chaucer Junior School cover?

Chaucer Junior School is a primary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chaucer Junior School?

Chaucer Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.