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Ashford, South East
Caldecott Foundation School is an all-through special school in Ashford, South East.
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Caldecott Foundation School is an all-through special school in Ashford, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Caldecott Foundation School has an Attainment 8 score of 0.3, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 22 pupils on roll, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 21.7%.
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The school's Attainment 8 score is 0.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Caldecott Foundation School has an overall absence rate of 21.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).
Caldecott Foundation School has 22 pupils on roll.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Caldecott Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Caldecott Foundation School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Caldecott Foundation School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
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