Caldecote Church of England Academy
59%
Capacity
71
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Caldecote Church of England Academy
Caldecote Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 71 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Caldecote Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Evans, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Caldecote Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Caldecote Church of England Academy include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Caldecote Church of England Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Manor Place, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9DA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Evans |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.9% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 120 (59% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manor Place, Biggleswade
Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9DA
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