Caldecote Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 164 Hallam Crescent East Braunstone Leicester Leicestershire LE3 1FF |
| Phone | 01162824482 |
| Reference Number | 132211 |
Caldecote Community Primary School has effectively maintained the standards identified during its previous inspection, contributing to a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy and supported. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that promotes engagement through exciting learning opportunities and enrichment activities. Parents and carers appreciate the staff's dedication to fostering resilience and support for pupils, who are encouraged to take on leadership roles and make a difference in their community. Though the school has many strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in refining the curriculum for certain subjects and ensuring that activities are appropriately adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Inconsistencies in staff subject knowledge have also been flagged as a concern, potentially affecting the clarity with which new concepts are taught. Nevertheless, the school prioritizes continuous improvement and has made significant strides in attendance and pupil behavior.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 636 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 52 | 85 |
| 2 | 43 | 42 | 85 |
| 3 | 39 | 47 | 86 |
| 4 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| 5 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
| 6 | 48 | 38 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44% |
| White, Other | 15.4% |
| African | 9.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and highly recommend the school.
- Ambitious curriculum that engages pupils through exciting activities.
- Staff provide strong support, encouraging resilience and emotional well-being.
- Effective monitoring of reading fluency and tailored support for pupils.
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities available to pupils.
- Pupils demonstrate good understanding of school values and expectations.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design needs refinement in a few subjects.
- Inconsistent staff subject knowledge affecting clarity of teaching.
- Learning activities for pupils with SEND not consistently adapted.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 3.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 8 |
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