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Caddington Village School

Caddington Village School

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4JDPrimary School·Ages 3-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

70%

Capacity

292

Pupils

1.2x

Demand

About Caddington Village School

Caddington Village School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 292 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Caddington Village School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Jackson, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3563rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.

Caddington Village School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 25 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

Caddington Village School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 75% recommending the school (72 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Caddington Village School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Caddington Village School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFive Oaks, Caddington Village School, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD
HeadteacherLaura Jackson
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils292
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity292 / 420 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)

3563rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

356th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 25%

7th of 34

In Central Bedfordshire

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

72%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:85%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:11%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:87%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +13%

'22/23

59%

'23/24

72%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

72 responses

Would Recommend This School

75%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
16%
SEND support
55%
Concerns dealt with
60%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballDanceGymnasticsAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubCodingFilm ClubArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

30

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Caddington Village School

Caddington Village School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01582726058www.caddingtonschool.net

Five Oaks, Caddington Village School, Luton

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD

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Five Oaks, Caddington Village School, Luton

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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