The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Ayesha Weston
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Newtown Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · 1.3km away
Trinity School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Newlaithes Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newlaithes Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Austin Friars
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Caldew Lea School's Ofsted rating?
Caldew Lea School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caldew Lea School?
Caldew Lea School currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caldew Lea School take?
Caldew Lea School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Caldew Lea School?
Caldew Lea School is in Carlisle, CA2 7BE, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caldew Lea School have a sixth form?
No, Caldew Lea School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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