The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,034
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 31.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Markham (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden Park Academy
Independent · Very close
Trinity School
Secondary · 527m away
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · 539m away
Norman Street Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Brook Street Primary School
Primary · 783m away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · 1.3km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Richard Rose Central Academy a selective school?
No. Richard Rose Central Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Richard Rose Central Academy's Ofsted rating?
Richard Rose Central Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Rose Central Academy?
Richard Rose Central Academy currently has 1,034 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Rose Central Academy take?
Richard Rose Central Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Richard Rose Central Academy?
Richard Rose Central Academy is in Carlisle, CA1 1LY, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Rose Central Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Richard Rose Central Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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