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Caldecote Primary School
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Caldecote Primary School
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- Caldecote CB23 7NX
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is described as good, with an improving curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is wide-ranging and well-delivered, stimulating pupils' learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase challenges in lessons and share best practices among teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupil progress in maths and reading is good, with specific focus on English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted teaching assistants and one-to-one tuition are effectively used to assist pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is consistently good and pupils show positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make outstanding progress due to targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Good arrangements are in place to ensure pupil care and welfare. Pupils feel safe and can speak to adults if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school keeps children safe and promotes their welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally very pleased with the school's performance and believe their children enjoy school.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents to support children's learning and continually seeks ways to improve communication.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of clubs, physical education sessions, and additional learning opportunities like themed weeks and day excursions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated and engage pupils well; most teaching leads to good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures good progress for most students, with especially strong progress in special educational needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school has robust assessment procedures and planning to support effective teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The level of challenge in lessons varies and best practice sharing is still developing.
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Caldecote Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Caldecote Primary School, we want every student to achieve their greatest potential and live up to the high standards that have been set for them. is committed, energetic, and involved in all facets of school life. works cooperatively as a member of a group while demonstrating consideration, respect, and support for others. using a variety of inclusive teaching and learning methods. offering students a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and interests. These objectives are supported and met by a shared set of expectations for staff and students (see Key Documents).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 55.21% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 12 | 56.09% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 9 | 8.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 20 | 55.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.78% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 52.19% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Caldecote Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
