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Caddington Village School

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4JDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#3,563
of 13,686 nationally

About Caddington Village School

Caddington Village School has a mixed picture when it comes to parent experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 75% of the 72 respondents said they would recommend the school. That leaves a quarter who would not, which is worth noting. On the happiness front, 86% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 90% felt their child is safe. However, the school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 30 applications for 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.2. Only 21 first-preference applications were received, meaning all first-preference families were offered a place. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a factor for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

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

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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-16:30

Source: caddingtonschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.