SecondaryData as of May 2026

Richard Rose Morton Academy

Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6LB

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	44.0	46.4
2023/24	43.7	46.4
2024/25	43.2	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.04	0.00
2023/24	+0.06	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Progress Schools - Carlisle

3.03 km away · Other independent special school

Trinity School

3.14 km away · Academy converter

Good

Gillford Centre

3.17 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Austin Friars

3.2 km away · Other independent school

Richard Rose Central Academy

3.54 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 139 responses), 71% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 883 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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 do parents say about Richard Rose Morton Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 139 responses): 71% of parents would recommend Richard Rose Morton Academy.

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

Richard Rose Morton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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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