Skip to main content

Caldecote Primary School

Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
61%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
195
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Caldecote Primary School

Caldecote Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 195 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
195 / 210 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

15.5%
Free school meals
32.1%
EAL
0.5%
SEN support
11.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
20.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24
5.79
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
£45,467
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,445 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,929
Spend per pupil
£6,953
Income per pupil
50%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX
Phone
01954210263
Headteacher
Meriel Strange

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Caldecote Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Cambridge

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Cambridge will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Caldecote Primary School?
Caldecote Primary School is a community school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Caldecote Primary School have?
Caldecote Primary School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Caldecote Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
61% of pupils at Caldecote Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Caldecote Primary School?
Caldecote Primary School is located at Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number110603