The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Meriel Strange (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfields Road, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Caldecote Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Caldecote Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caldecote Primary School?
Caldecote Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caldecote Primary School take?
Caldecote Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Caldecote Primary School?
Caldecote Primary School is in Cambridge, CB23 7NX, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caldecote Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Caldecote Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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