Chaddesden Park Junior School was built in 1957.  Built as a two-form entry school, it contains eight classrooms, one studio, a library, a purpose built ICT suite, a hall, a dining room and a new community room.  The classrooms are arranged in pairs so that each area caters for a single age group of children.  The Assembly Hall is equipped as a gymnasium and has a stage for concert use.  School Meals are prepared in the kitchen, which adjoins the Dining Hall.  We have extensive grounds allowing play to take place on both hard and grassed areas.  There is a proposal from the Local Authority to merge the Infant and Junior Schools and build a brand new Primary School on the current school site.  This is conditional on funding being available from 2012.

The school remains part of Derby City but the responsibility for its efficient operation rests with the Governing Body under the City's policy of delegated powers.  The school operates a policy of equal opportunities for all children regardless of gender, ability, race or cultural background.

For the coming year 2009/2010 the school will cater for seven classes, with three mixed Year 3/4 classes and two Year 5 and two Year 6 single age classes.  The National Curriculum "core subjects" of English, Mathematics, Science and ICT are supported by the "foundation subjects" of Technology, History, Geography, Drama, Music, Art, R.E., P.S.H.E and P.E.  In addition, weekly Citizenship lessons take place in every class.  In partnership with Lees Brook Community Sports College, all children are taught a Modern Foreign Language – currently French.

The children will encounter a variety of experiences and teaching methods appropriate to the subject and circumstances and to the ability and learning style of the children, ensuring that the National Curriculum is delivered in the most stimulating and effective manner.  Although the school has no affiliation to any particular church, the children receive Religious Education based on Christian beliefs as set out in the Derbyshire agreed syllabus.  Reference is also made to other religions of the world in an attempt to cultivate a positive attitude towards people of other cultures and faiths.  Parents have the right to withdraw their children from RE and collective worship on religious grounds, in such cases alternative provision will be made in school.

The Planned Admission Limit for pupils in the normal transfer age group to be admitted in September 2009 is 60.

For admissions criteria see LEA booklet ‘The Admissions Handbook 2009-2010’.

School Times               8.50am until 12.05pm.

                                         1.15pm until 3.15pm.

                                         There is a break from 10.20am to 10.35am.

                                         There is no afternoon break.

Please note the playground is supervised from 8.40am.

On wet days in particular, we request that you do not send your children earlier than is necessary.  If you bring or pick up your child by car, may we draw your attention to the school's road safety policy and ask for your co-operation in continuing to operate our one-way system along Tennessee Road - entering at the lower end and exiting at the upper, near to the school gates.  Stop your car well away from the school gates at both Tennessee Road and Carson Road and afterwards proceed with due care and attention.  Please do not park on the zig-zag lines.

Cycling to School