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About Chaucer Junior School

At Chaucer, everybody is welcome. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive setting that will go above and beyond to ensure that everybody is able to access a high-quality education and to support our vast and varied community of families.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Tiffany Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 30 responses • 12.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.7% positive

My child feels safe at this school

93.3% positive 6.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90% positive 6.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 30 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
10.6
Teachers (FTE)

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

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

72.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Chaucer Junior School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 3

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Sophie G Unconfirmed
Parent Nov 1, 2022
5.0

"Inclusive and supportive community"

We're really pleased with Chaucer Junior School. The sense of community is fantastic - the school goes above and beyond to support all families, including ours, which has been a big help during difficult times. The values they teach are also really important, such as kindness and appreciation. Our child has settled in well and we're looking forward to seeing how they continue to grow.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Emily D Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Wonderful school experience!"

We've been so impressed with Chaucer Junior School. The staff are friendly, the facilities are excellent (loved the outdoor play area!) and the values they teach the children are fantastic. My child has really thrived here and I'm so grateful for the support they've received.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Oliver B Unconfirmed
Parent Mar 1, 2021
4.0

"Good school, lots of opportunities"

Chaucer Junior School was a great choice for our child. The teachers were always approachable and the extracurricular programs were excellent (my child loved the sports club!). The facilities were also great, especially the library. I wish they had more emphasis on arts and crafts, but overall it was a very good experience.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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