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Caldew School
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NN, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
989
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing it in the top 59% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 62%, although only 39% reach grade 5 or above. While 56% of students progress to university, just 12% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 41% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.84563, -2.98072 · CA5 7NN
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN137254
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecaldew.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Caldew School rated by Ofsted?
Caldew School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is Caldew School a good school?
Caldew School scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Caldew School in GCSEs?
Caldew School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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