Caldew School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7NN |
| Phone | 01228710044 |
| Reference Number | 137254 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 977 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.95%
Girls: 50.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 89 | 174 |
| 8 | 92 | 84 | 176 |
| 9 | 80 | 93 | 173 |
| 10 | 93 | 81 | 174 |
| 11 | 74 | 72 | 146 |
| 12 | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| 13 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-10-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-06-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Caldew School | ||
| 2011-03-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-06-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-04-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-14 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-06-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-04-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-14 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.19 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School
Dalston, St. Michael's C.E. Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LN |
0.14 miles |
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Stoneraise School
Durdar, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7AT |
1.98 miles |
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Cummersdale School
Cummersdale, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6BD |
2.05 miles |
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Newlaithes Infant School
Langrigg Road, Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
2.63 miles |
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Newlaithes Junior School
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
2.65 miles |
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Thursby Primary School
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN |
2.67 miles |
|
Yewdale School
Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SD |
2.96 miles |
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Upperby Primary School
Uldale Road, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT |
3.03 miles |
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Kirklands Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JD |
3.07 miles |
|
Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5LA |
3.14 miles |
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Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Raughton Head, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7DD |
3.17 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS |
3.2 miles |
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Harold Street, Currock, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HG |
3.26 miles |
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Belle Vue Primary School
Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT |
3.35 miles |
|
Great Orton Primary School
Great Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6NA |
3.36 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LW |
3.44 miles |
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Petteril Bank School
Burnett Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3BX |
3.44 miles |
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Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE |
3.51 miles |
|
Brook Street Primary School
Edward Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JB |
3.8 miles |
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Inglewood Infant School
School Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3LX |
3.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lime House School
Holm Hill, Carlisle, CA5 7BX |
2.1 miles |
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Richard Rose Morton Academy
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6LB |
2.48 miles |
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Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB |
4.04 miles |
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Richard Rose Central Academy
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY |
4.15 miles |
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL |
4.3 miles |
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Austin Friars
Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB |
4.41 miles |