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Richard Rose Central Academy
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,034
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 69% nationally for Attainment 8. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths stands at 35%, which may be a consideration for some families. The school also supports a significant number of students progressing to university, with 71% continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 11 March 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 43% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
White Other11.4%
Black African3.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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54.89583, -2.92332 · CA1 1LY
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN135621
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rrca.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Rose Central Academy rated by Ofsted?
Richard Rose Central Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Richard Rose Central Academy a good school?
Richard Rose Central Academy scores 39.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Central Academy?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Richard Rose Central Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Richard Rose Central Academy in GCSEs?
Richard Rose Central Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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