Chaucer Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chaucer Infant School
Address: Cantelupe Road
Town/City: Ilkeston
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE7 5LN
Telephone Number: 0115 932 5629
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Embark Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Embark Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Hopkins
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.1%

Location and administration

URN: 147747
DfE Number: 830/2135
UKPRN: 10085830
UPRN: 100032241004
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Erewash (E07000036)
Constituency: Erewash (E14001228)
Electoral Ward: Larklands (E05010612)

Easting & Northing: 446807E, 341828N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 58' 20.67" N 1° 18' 15.51" W
Plus Code: 9C4WXMCW+X7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Miss Charlotte Bailey - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2024.
  • Mr Ian Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
  • Headteacher Daisy Dawley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Councillor James Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Wendy Disley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Muirhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Nappin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Kirsten Oryan - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Miss Hayley Shelton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Jason Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mrs Katie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Gaynor Topley - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mr Adam Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2029.