Caldecote Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 7NX · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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96th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 the 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caldecote Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club, Maths Puzzle Club, Choir Club, and an active lunchtime club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 61.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve performance in the similar-intake comparison group? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Caldecote Primary School
Overview
Caldecote Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "really enjoy attending" and "work hard and achieve well." Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a welcoming environment described by pupils as a "Caldecote family," with rare bullying and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver a "clear, sequenced curriculum" that ensures learning progresses year on year, leaving pupils "well prepared for secondary school."
- Phonics and reading are taught "consistently well," with a wide range of books helping most pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- Staff effectively support understanding, providing adapted activities for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities so they can "participate in the same learning as their peers."
- Leaders prioritise wider development through non-academic experiences, such as climbing trees and baking, allowing pupils to take on responsibilities like "news correspondents" and "travel ambassadors."
- Behaviour is excellent, with "very little disruption," as pupils are "highly motivated" by house points and certificates linked to school values.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the progression of skills, concepts, and vocabulary within the year is "less clearly mapped," meaning leaders need to further develop curriculum planning details to help teachers sequence knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who know how to spot risks and act on concerns appropriately to ensure pupils receive prompt help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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