Caldecote Community Primary School
Leicester, LE3 1FF · Leicester · primary school
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5th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,563 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caldecote Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 600 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Caldecote Community Primary School
Overview
Caldecote Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, well-supported, and achieve well, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and a strong focus on reading and language development. The school fosters a positive culture where staff encourage resilience and pupils understand high behavioural expectations.
Strengths
- Reading fluency is prioritised, with staff delivering phonics expertly and providing swift, tailored support to help pupils, including those learning English, catch up quickly.
- The curriculum is well-considered and sequenced coherently for most subjects, with a sharp focus on language development and subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs, sports, and visits from special guests, which inspire them to develop talents and take on leadership roles.
- Staff are supportive and sensitive, helping pupils manage emotions and reflect maturely on their actions, resulting in good behaviour and improving attendance.
- Governors fulfil their statutory responsibilities effectively, challenging leaders to ensure continued improvement while considering staff workload.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum design in a few subjects needs refinement, and inconsistent staff subject knowledge sometimes prevents pupils from gaining the intended depth of understanding.
- Teachers do not always adapt lesson activities sufficiently in some subjects to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school has not made explicit enough how it teaches fundamental British values, cultural diversity, and equalities, limiting pupils’ understanding of life in modern society.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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