Chaucer Infant School

About Chaucer Infant School

A Message from Our Head of School: I am proud to have the opportunity to be Head of School at Chaucer Infants and Nursery School. I am an Infant teacher to my core, and truly believe in the joys of learning through play and harnessing the natural curiosity of young children.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Daisy Dawley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 24 responses • 11.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.8% positive

My child feels safe at this school

95.9% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.2% positive 16.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87.5% positive 4.2% negative

My child does well at this school

87.5% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 24 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Samantha K Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

My child is in Year 1 at Chaucer Infant School and has some good experiences. The school's emphasis on the values of Belong, Enjoy, Aim high and respect is nice to see. However, I do think the school could do more to engage parents in the curriculum and provide more regular updates on my child's progress. That being said, the teachers are generally friendly and the Forest School Area is lovely.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

I'm so grateful to have Chaucer Infant School for my daughter. The values of Belong, Enjoy, Aim high and respect are truly embedded in the school's culture. My daughter loves the Forest School Area and excels in her learning. The teachers and staff are caring and supportive. I would highly recommend this school to anyone in the Ilkeston area.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David S Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2021

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community"

My child attended Chaucer Infant School from Reception to Year 2 and had an amazing time. The school's focus on learning through play really worked for him. The teachers were always available to discuss my child's progress and the Forest School Area was a highlight. We were part of a wonderful community and I'm so grateful for the experience. If I had another child, I would definitely send them to Chaucer.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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