SecondaryData as of May 2026

Richard Rose Morton Academy

Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6LB

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

883

Ages

11-18

FSM

25.6%

Attainment 8

43.2

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

15.6%

Basics 9-5

33.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

32.0%

EBacc APS

3.63

EBacc 9-5

9.3%

EBacc 9-4

14.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Richard Rose Morton Academy

Richard Rose Morton Academy is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 883 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6LB | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Richard Rose Morton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2025 — Good
Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Richard Rose Morton Academy

What is Richard Rose Morton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Richard Rose Morton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Richard Rose Morton Academy's latest exam results?

Richard Rose Morton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Richard Rose Morton Academy located?

Richard Rose Morton Academy is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA2 6LB).

How many pupils attend Richard Rose Morton Academy?

Richard Rose Morton Academy has around 883 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Richard Rose Morton Academy with other schools?

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