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Richard Rose Central Academy

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Richard Rose Central Academy

Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,034
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.9%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.1%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

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
43.2%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
12.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.10
A*-A Grades
16.4%
A*-B Grades
35.1%
AAB+ %
9.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 73 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Richard Rose Central Academy

Richard Rose Central Academy is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,034 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Richard Rose Central Academy

What is Richard Rose Central Academy's Ofsted rating?
Richard Rose Central Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Richard Rose Central Academy's latest exam results?
Richard Rose Central Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Richard Rose Central Academy located?
Richard Rose Central Academy is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA1 1LY).
How many pupils attend Richard Rose Central Academy?
Richard Rose Central Academy has around 1,034 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Richard Rose Central Academy with other schools?
View Richard Rose Central Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cumberland.