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Caldecott Primary School
- Primary
- Abingdon on Thames OX14 5HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading for enjoyment is promoted exceptionally well throughout the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum starting from the early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few foundation subjects, content is not clear enough, leading to insufficient depth of knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils confidently talk about the books they like to read, including graphic novels, non-fiction and poetry
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are meticulous in making sure pupils鈥� attendance is high and provide needed support for catching up with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in classrooms and around the school. Low-level disruption does not happen often.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify additional needs carefully and have trained staff to provide additional support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and promptly addressed; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding is a top priority and collaborate well with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents' responses are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents can express their views on Ofsted Parent View and are involved in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs such as gardening, hockey, and coding club help develop pupils' talents and interests beyond the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high morale and appreciate leader support for their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: High quality teacher development strengthens the curriculum and staff confidence in subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff teach phonics well, regularly check pupils鈥� recall, and provide necessary support for reading catch-up.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not adapt learning well enough for pupils with SEND in certain foundation subjects.
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About Us
Caldecott Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 397 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Caldecott Primary School.
We hope you find the website useful and interesting, whether you already have a child enrolled at the school or are thinking about sending your child to us.
The Caldecott staff is dedicated, diligent, and kind.
They offer engaging and thoughtful instruction to kids of all skill levels.
Our school has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that is based on strong relationships between teachers and students.
https://www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk/childcare/ Please get in touch with the school office if you'd like to have a tour of the school or nursery.
In South Abingdon, there is a charming neighbourhood primary school called Caldecott with students ages 2 to 11.
A very high quality of modernization has been applied to the entire school.
The older children's building has been updated to include a dedicated music room, a lovely library, and access to computers in every room.
Education Organization Within the school, there are three divisions: Children in the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) range in age from 2 to 5 years old.
Each year group has two classes.
Through routine mailings, we keep you fully informed about the programmes and events in each department.
Annual Report Each kid receives an Annual Report at the conclusion of the academic year that includes evaluations for all curriculum areas.
It also provides information about your child's attendance for the entire school year.
Special events and Parent Evenings Throughout the academic year, there will be formal occasions when you will be asked to the school for meetings with your child's teachers or to attend important events.
We are happy to talk with you about your child's growth at any time.
Please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher or through the school administration.
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We hope you find the website useful and interesting, whether you already have a child enrolled at the school or are thinking about sending your child to us.
The Caldecott staff is dedicated, diligent, and kind.
They offer engaging and thoughtful instruction to kids of all skill levels.
Our school has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that is based on strong relationships between teachers and students.
https://www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk/childcare/ Please get in touch with the school office if you'd like to have a tour of the school or nursery.
In South Abingdon, there is a charming neighbourhood primary school called Caldecott with students ages 2 to 11.
A very high quality of modernization has been applied to the entire school.
The older children's building has been updated to include a dedicated music room, a lovely library, and access to computers in every room.
Education Organization Within the school, there are three divisions: Children in the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) range in age from 2 to 5 years old.
Each year group has two classes.
Through routine mailings, we keep you fully informed about the programmes and events in each department.
Annual Report Each kid receives an Annual Report at the conclusion of the academic year that includes evaluations for all curriculum areas.
It also provides information about your child's attendance for the entire school year.
Special events and Parent Evenings Throughout the academic year, there will be formal occasions when you will be asked to the school for meetings with your child's teachers or to attend important events.
We are happy to talk with you about your child's growth at any time.
Please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher or through the school administration.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 2 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 9 | 10.7% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 5 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 10% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.89% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Caldecott Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1