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Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4RJ, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.4 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
300
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, the school demonstrates solid academic foundations, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is a reliable choice for parents seeking a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.93405, -1.42826 · DE21 4RJ
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN144822
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cavendish Close Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Cavendish Close Junior Academy a good school?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy scores 47.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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