Caldecote Primary School, Cambridge

In its own words: "Caldecote Primary is a very special place. As a small, one-form entry school, we work hard to create a warm and nurturing environment that is 'a home away from home'. A sense of belonging is important to us; all staff seek to ensure that each child and their family feel welcome and understood."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Caldecote Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (94% in reading, 94% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Caldecote Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Caldecote Primary School are The Vine Inter-Church Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 70% maths); Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 63% maths); Jeavons Wood Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); and Monkfield Park Primary School (2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths).

Caldecote Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 32.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 23 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Caldecote Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Caldecote Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Furlong Way (near), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Caldecote Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Caldecote Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.