Cavendish Junior School
Cavendish Junior School is a primary school (Community school), ages 7–11, in Chesterfield, S41, run by Derbyshire council. It has 86 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1 area — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 43 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 30 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 86 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 68.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1% | 2024/25 |
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