Caldecott Foundation School
URN: 119027 • Ashford TN25 6PW
Overview
- Name
- Caldecott Foundation School
- URN
- 119027
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stacey McShane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01303815685
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Ashford TN25 6PW
Summary
Caldecott Foundation School is a non-maintained special school located in Ashford, Kent, catering to 62 pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and language and communication difficulties. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally. It operates under the ethos of helping children build a future through a therapy-informed curriculum tailored to individual needs.
The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its focus on supporting pupils in regulating their behaviour and fostering a sense of security. Staff work collaboratively to create a stimulating learning atmosphere, incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement to enhance social and emotional development.
As part of the Caldecott Foundation, the school also provides therapeutic residential and fostering services, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting vulnerable young people. Parents appreciate the strong communication and support from staff, which contributes to a positive school experience for their children.
The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its focus on supporting pupils in regulating their behaviour and fostering a sense of security. Staff work collaboratively to create a stimulating learning atmosphere, incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement to enhance social and emotional development.
As part of the Caldecott Foundation, the school also provides therapeutic residential and fostering services, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting vulnerable young people. Parents appreciate the strong communication and support from staff, which contributes to a positive school experience for their children.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Monitoring at Caldecott (download)
- COVID-19 (download)
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- Uniform Flyer (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Skip to main content (other)
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- Useful Information & Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fordway Centre (67.9)
- Goldwyn School (63.2)
- Fordway Centre (58.5)
- Heath Farm School (56.2)
- Greenfields School (55.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 40 | 22 | 85 | 37.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 85 | 33.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 54 | 39 | 15 | 85 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 54 | 39 | 15 | 65 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 42 | 36 | 6 | 65 | 40.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 65 | 69.40 |
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