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Richard Rose Morton Academy
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6LB, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
883
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 64% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or higher is lower at 34%. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 71% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Parent View (139 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
80%
School has high expectations
77%
My child makes good progress
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
My child is happy
73%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Behaviour is good
70%
School keeps me informed
68%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
White Other3.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.88124, -2.97244 · CA2 6LB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN135620
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rrma.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Rose Morton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Richard Rose Morton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Richard Rose Morton Academy a good school?
Richard Rose Morton Academy scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Richard Rose Morton Academy?
Based on 139 Ofsted Parent View responses, Richard Rose Morton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Richard Rose Morton Academy in GCSEs?
Richard Rose Morton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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