Richard Rose Central Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Carlisle, CA1 1LY
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
11 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,035
First preferences per place
1.13
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 41.7 | 42.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 40% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 40% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 | -0.33 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity School · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Caldew School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- William Howard School · 7.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- The Nelson Thomlinson School · 10.6 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Carlisle · Best secondary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Richard Rose Central Academy is in Central Carlisle (typical home £146,000, crime very high).
What is Richard Rose Central Academy's Ofsted rating?
Richard Rose Central Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Richard Rose Central Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Richard Rose Central Academy is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.