Caldecote Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Caldecote Primary School
Caldecote Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Caldecote Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Meriel Strange, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 454th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Caldecote Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 23 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Caldecote Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Caldecote Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Caldecote Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highfields Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX |
| Headteacher | Meriel Strange |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
454th of 13,686
Nationally
44th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
32
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highfields Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX
Highfields Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX
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