Richard Rose Central Academy
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Attainment 8 of 42.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.33
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.52, -0.14]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 176 | 42.3 | — | 52.8% | 43.2% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 222 | 41.7 | -0.33 | 53.6% | 27.5% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 167 | 40.5 | -0.38 | 50.0% | 37.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 42.1 | -0.24 | 51.0% | 57.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135621 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Dan Markham |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CA1 1LY |
| Latest pupils | 176 |
| FSM eligible | 31.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY
http://www.rrca.org.ukView local authority page1228822060| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10024137 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |