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Caldecote Church of England Academy

Academy sponsor led · Biggleswade · SG18 9DA

Ages 3–11 · 85 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

12.0%

Admissions demand

1.20 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-05-15

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)48.8%
Unauthorised6.4%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
Enrolments in measure
43

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.20 · Competitive

1st preferences

18

Places offered

15

1st-preference offers

14

Total preferences (any rank)
25
Preferred offers (top 3)
15
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill71%

85 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
85
Boys / girls
47 / 38
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
85 / 120 (71%)
Free school meals
35.4%
FSM pupils
28
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of St Albans
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Evans

Location

Address
Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
Postcode
SG18 9DA
Town
Biggleswade
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
North Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, 85 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 35.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Biggleswade
12
Primary schools in Biggleswade
8
Academies among open schools in Biggleswade
50% (6)
Open schools in SG18
12
Primary in SG18
8
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Northill CofE Academy

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    Academy converter · Primary

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    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM21.2%
    • Demand0.85

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  • St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM12.5%
    • Demand1.32

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    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM23.3%
    • Demand0.81

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  • Biggleswade Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS272%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM13.8%
    • Demand0.83

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  • Laburnum Primary School

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    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM25.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Robert Peel Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM26.6%
    • Demand0.92

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  • Southill Lower School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    Ages 3–9

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand0.85

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Evans
Telephone
01767316206
Website
www.caldecoteceacademy.co.uk

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