Caldecott Primary School
92%
Capacity
386
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Caldecott Primary School
Caldecott Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 386 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Caldecott Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katy Walsh, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9582nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Caldecott Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Caldecott Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Caldecott Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Caldecott Road, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, OX14 5HB |
| Headteacher | Katy Walsh |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 386 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 386 / 420 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9582nd of 13,686
Nationally
1421st of 2,034
In South East
29th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
54%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Caldecott Road, Abingdon
Vale of White Horse, OX14 5HB
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