Caldew School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7NN |
| Phone | 01228710044 |
| Reference Number | 137254 |
Caldew School has made significant progress since its last inspection, improving its overall effectiveness to a good standard. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils and students feel safe and are encouraged to achieve well. Through a broad and ambitious curriculum, they are prepared for their future pathways in education or employment. The school successfully supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring their inclusion and progress within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 989 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.14%
Girls: 50.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 93 | 186 |
| 8 | 84 | 92 | 176 |
| 9 | 93 | 80 | 173 |
| 10 | 78 | 90 | 168 |
| 11 | 91 | 78 | 169 |
| 12 | 27 | 39 | 66 |
| 13 | 20 | 31 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Caldew School | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High levels of trust and respect between pupils, students, and staff.
- Welcoming and supportive environment.
- Effective systems to identify and support pupils with SEND.
- Strong behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Good progress made by pupils and students.
- Effective careers guidance offered across all year groups.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate support for key stage 4 pupils struggling with reading.
- Insufficiently structured personal development program for sixth form students.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.13 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 197 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 25 | 16 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
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