Is Richard Rose Central Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 11 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 12th of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Richard Rose Central Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Richard Rose Central Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.4 (England: 46.2). 36.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Richard Rose Central Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Richard Rose Central Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Richard Rose Central Academy

Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY

Local ranking12th of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1450

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 11 March 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 11 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 155

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 74.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Higher education: 38.0%
Apprenticeships: 11.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

29.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 9.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.4
16-18 Cohort: 144

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1034
Boys: 517 (50%)
Girls: 518 (50%)
Capacity: 1450 (71% full)
SEND: 6.7%
FSM Eligible: 32.5%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 4.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 62.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,077/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.9%
White Other: 11.6%
Black African: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Other: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.4%

76.9%

White British

11.6%

White Other

3.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01228822060

info@rrca.org.uk

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Victoria Place

Carlisle, North West

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Administrative

URN: 135621
UKPRN: 10024137
Establishment No.: 6906
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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