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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, achieving 74% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 25% of schools nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 91.9 indicates it outperforms 92% of schools, reflecting a positive learning environment. However, only 2% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other20.3%
Asian Indian20.3%
Black African16.0%
White British11.2%
Asian Bangladeshi9.5%
Asian Other6.7%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.2%
Location
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52.12601, -0.47406 · MK42 9DR
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144528
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cauldwellschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cauldwell School rated by Ofsted?
Cauldwell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2013.
Is Cauldwell School a good school?
Cauldwell School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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