Caldew Lea School
Academy sponsor led
Carlisle, CA2 7BE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
48 of 94 in Cumberland
Pupils
273
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
5.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 37% | 64% | 56% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 10% | 7% | |
| Reading | 50% | 72% | 62% | |
| Writing | 57% | 74% | 62% | |
| Maths | 53% | 77% | 58% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- Newtown Primary School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Robert Ferguson Primary School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- Newlaithes Infant School · 0.8 mi · Good
- Newlaithes Junior School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Belle Vue Primary School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 45% in England
Best primary schools in Carlisle · Best primary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Caldew Lea School is in Longsowerby & Caldewgate (typical home £126,256, crime high).
What is Caldew Lea School's Ofsted rating?
Caldew Lea School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Caldew Lea School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Caldew Lea School is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.