Caddington Village School is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Caddington Village School currently has around 292 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Five Oaks, Luton, LU1 4JD |
| Website: | http://www.caddingtonschool.net |
| Telephone: | 01582726058 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109664 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 292 |
| Number of Boys: | 156 |
| Number of Girls: | 136 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.90% | 204 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 4.50% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 7 |
| African | 2.10% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddington Village School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield Lower School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Lower School The Green , Caddington LU1 4HF | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Luton High School Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NH | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claystone School Half Moon Lane , Pepperstock LU1 4LL | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS Educational Services Kingsway Industrial Estate , Kingsway LU1 1LP | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rathbone School 21-25 Adelaide Street , LU1 5BB | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.