Caldecott Foundation School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6PW |
| Phone | 01303815685 |
| Reference Number | 119027 |
Caldecott Foundation School maintains its status as a good school, creating a calm and purposeful environment that effectively supports pupils’ learning. The school promotes important values such as being ready, respectful, and safe, helping pupils to discover new interests and build confidence. Despite the positive atmosphere, the school faces challenges, especially with the teaching of certain subjects where staff may lack the depth of subject knowledge needed for consistent delivery. This inspection, the first since 2017, highlights efforts to enhance curriculum clarity and improve academic and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 62 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.52%
Girls: 35.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Calm and purposeful atmosphere that supports learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective phonics program leading to secure reading skills.
- Broad and balanced curriculum fostering academic and personal development.
- Well-ordered lunchtimes fostering sociability.
- High staff morale and collaborative teamwork.
- Robust safeguarding practices.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge among staff affecting curriculum adaptation.
- Newly introduced PSHE program not yet fully established.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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