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Best 3 Secondary schools in Carlisle – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Caldew School (Secondary) in Carlisle; St John Henry Newman Catholic School (Secondary) in Carlisle; Richard Rose Morton Academy (Secondary) in Carlisle — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Caldew School, St John Henry Newman Catholic School and Richard Rose Morton Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter, voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Carlisle, Cumbria and Carlisle. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Caldew School), published Sep 2022. The lowest is 3 (Richard Rose Morton Academy), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Richard Rose Morton Academy (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,550, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the UNITED LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Caldew School
CA5 7NN
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7NN
Ofsted
2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Cumberland (942)
Website
caldew.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone
01228710044
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
CA2 4NL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location
Carlisle
CA2 4NL
Ofsted
2 14 Jul 2022
Pupils
≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Cumberland (942)
Website
newman.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone
01228404942
Richard Rose Morton Academy
CA2 6LB
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 6LB
Ofsted
3 16 Jan 2023
Pupils
≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website
www.rrma.org.uk
Telephone
01228822644
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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