Best 3 Secondary schools in Carlisle – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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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Attribute	Caldew School CA5 7NN	St John Henry Newman Catholic School CA2 4NL	Richard Rose Morton Academy CA2 6LB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7NN	Carlisle CA2 4NL	Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6LB
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Sep 2022	2 14 Jul 2022	3 16 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	700	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cumberland (942)	Cumberland (942)	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website	caldew.cumbria.sch.uk	newman.cumbria.sch.uk	www.rrma.org.uk
Telephone	01228710044	01228404942	01228822644
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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.