Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 7–11Mixed
Deborah Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4RJ
Headteacher · Mrs Michelle Tague
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Key facts
Pupils288Capacity 360
OfstedReport cardInspected 23 June 2026
TrustThe Harmony Trust Ltd
Free school meals37.5%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 23 June 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Derby council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DerbyNearby schools for the same ages
- Chaddesden Park Primary School0.4 mi
- St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy0.6 mi
- Parkview Primary School0.8 mi
- Cherry Tree Hill Primary School0.8 mi
- Roe Farm Primary School0.9 mi