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Caldecott Foundation School
Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.6 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
62
Capacity
85
Ages
5–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school provides a supportive environment for its 62 pupils aged 5-18. However, academic performance is notably below national averages, with GCSE results showing an Attainment 8 score of just 1.7 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should consider the school's strengths in care and support alongside the challenges in academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
White Other3.2%
traveller_irish1.6%
Location
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51.11717, 0.95202 · TN25 6PW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119027
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.thecaldecottschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Caldecott Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Caldecott Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2017.
Is Caldecott Foundation School a good school?
Caldecott Foundation School scores 30.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Caldecott Foundation School in GCSEs?
Caldecott Foundation School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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