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Caldecote Church of England Academy
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Caldecote Church of England Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained to teach phonics precisely and skilfully, helping pupils read with increasing fluency and confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has reviewed and improved the curriculum since the previous inspection, ensuring good pupil progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes do not check pupil understanding regularly enough, affecting progress in some curriculum areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and use various activities to enhance their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who do not keep up with the phonics programme receive swift support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and display good levels of focus in lessons. They contribute positively to school developments.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and tailored strategies help pupils with SEND achieve alongside their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements and promotes respectful and welcoming behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work closely with families to identify barriers to learning and provide appropriate help.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, appreciating the close-knit community and staff efforts.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents, particularly in supporting pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils talk enthusiastically about trips and activities that support their learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils helped lay foundation bricks for the school’s expansion and planted a tiny forest to enhance the grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have consistent expectations and deliver the curriculum effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ subject knowledge and teaching methods enable good pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes lack regular checks on pupil understanding, affecting progress in some subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Plans should clearly identify where teachers should assess pupils' learning and adapt teaching.
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About Us
Caldecote Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 53 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 5-9 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 12.1 | 10.4 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Caldecote Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1