Caldecote Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Manor Place Upper Caldecote Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9DA |
| Phone | 01767316206 |
| Reference Number | 144010 |
Caldecote Church of England Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has created a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to participate actively in school life. Strong community ties help ensure that children settle well into the nursery and progress positively throughout their education. The curriculum has been improved, giving pupils opportunities to engage with essential knowledge across subjects, and there are effective systems in place for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Despite these substantial strengths, the school recognizes areas needing further development, particularly regarding the consistency of assessing and addressing gaps in pupils' learning in certain curriculum areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.75%
Girls: 42.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.5% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming environment fostering strong community ties
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior and mutual respect
- Strong parental engagement and positive feedback
- Improvements made to the curriculum since the previous inspection
- Robust phonics teaching leading to strong reading skills
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment of pupils' understanding in some curriculum areas
- Teachers sometimes lack clarity on when to check pupils' learning
- Not all new learning is adapted to build on pupils' different starting points
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Northill CofE Academy
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AH |
1.29 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY |
1.4 miles |
|
Lawnside Academy
Lawnside, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX |
1.82 miles |
|
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX |
2.04 miles |
|
Biggleswade Academy
Mead End, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU |
2.2 miles |
|
Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ |
2.22 miles |
|
Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ |
2.46 miles |
|
Southill Lower School
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA |
2.5 miles |
|
Moggerhanger Primary School
Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD |
2.78 miles |
|
Langford Village Academy
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA |
2.82 miles |
|
Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA |
3.02 miles |
|
John Donne Church of England Primary School
High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL |
3.57 miles |
|
Sutton CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE |
3.57 miles |
|
Potton Primary School
Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG |
3.99 miles |
|
Everton Heath Primary School
33 Potton Road, Everton, Nr Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LE |
4.05 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
4.2 miles |
|
Sheerhatch Primary School
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH |
4.3 miles |
|
Dunton CofE Junior School
High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8RN |
4.35 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
4.57 miles |
|
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Silver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ |
4.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ |
1.98 miles |
|
Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL |
2.08 miles |
|
Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB |
2.13 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EP |
2.6 miles |
|
Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL |
2.8 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
4.29 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.53 miles |