Is Caldecote Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 81 primary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Caldecote Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Caldecote Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Caldecote Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Caldecote Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Caldecote Community Primary School

164 Hallam Crescent East, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1FF

Local ranking10th of 81 primary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

682

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 April 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 87

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 636
Boys: 306 (51%)
Girls: 294 (49%)
Capacity: 682 (88% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 44.0%
EAL: 40.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 18.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,920/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 44.1%
White Other: 15.4%
Black African: 9.4%
Asian Indian: 8.7%
Asian Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.5%

44.1%

White British

15.4%

White Other

9.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162824482

office@caldecote.leicester.sch.uk

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164 Hallam Crescent East

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 132211
UKPRN: 10073619
Establishment No.: 2000

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