Caldecote Community Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Caldecote excels at teaching children to read fluently using expert phonics teaching, and supports pupils new to English to catch up quickly. Staff are highly supportive and encourage pupils to be resilient, with parents valuing this approach greatly. The school offers an ambitious curriculum alongside exciting trips and enrichment activities that help pupils develop talents and understand the importance of making a positive difference.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading fluency development, particularly supporting pupils learning English as an additional language
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with strong focus on language and communication skills
- Supportive staff who encourage resilience and help pupils manage emotions
- Clear school values (care, challenge, persevere, succeed) that inspire good behaviour and hard work
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities including clubs, sports teams, and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design in some subjects needs refinement and teachers need better subject knowledge to deliver learning clearly
- Teachers do not always adapt activities sufficiently for pupils with SEND, limiting their progress in some subjects
- Teaching of fundamental British values, cultural diversity and equalities is not explicit enough across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports teams, exciting trips, leadership roles (safety group, eco-councillor), visits from special visitors such as a Paralympian
Caldecote Community Primary School has effectively maintained its good standards. Pupils are happy, well-supported, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum with engaging learning activities and enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
43.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has improved from 79% to 84%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
600 pupils
682 capacity
82 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,739
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Leicester (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.93383%
Overall absence
20.75472%
Persistent absence
583
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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