SchoolScoresCaddington Village School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Five Oaks, Caddington, Caddington Village School, Luton, LU1 4JD
01582 726058 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Luton comparisons use the 26 of its 52 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 21st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 20% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Luton figures pool parents at the Luton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
42 pupils in this year group.
62% — 12 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 52nd lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 28th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 52 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Luton. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whipperley Infant Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Farley Junior Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Slip End Village School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillborough Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Foxdell Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallow Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Tennyson Road Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Caddington Village School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Caddington Village School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Caddington Village School?
75% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Caddington Village School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Caddington Village School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Caddington Village School as their first choice for 42 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109664.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.