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Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
264
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 56% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 72% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 75.7, indicating it outperforms 76% of schools in the area, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous setting.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.3%
Black African12.5%
Mixed Other11.4%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other7.6%
Asian Indian4.2%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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54.89348, -2.95145 · CA2 7BE
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN147114
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Caldew Lea School rated by Ofsted?
Caldew Lea School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Caldew Lea School a good school?
Caldew Lea School scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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