Caldew School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Carlisle, CA5 7NN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 39% in England
4 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
990
First preferences per place
1.10
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 42.4 | 44.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 39% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 44% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.10 | -0.19 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Trinity School · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Richard Rose Central Academy · 4.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- The Nelson Thomlinson School · 7.2 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- William Howard School · 11.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
The neighbourhood
Caldew School is in Garlands & Dalston (typical home £230,000, crime low).
What is Caldew School's Ofsted rating?
Caldew School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Caldew School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Caldew School is in the bottom 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.