The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Judith Apps (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St John's School
Special school · 596m away
St John's School
Academy · 596m away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 752m away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 870m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 910m away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cauldwell School?
Cauldwell School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cauldwell School take?
Cauldwell School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cauldwell School?
Cauldwell School is in Bedford, MK42 9DR, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cauldwell School have a sixth form?
No, Cauldwell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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