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Caldew School

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Caldew School

Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN

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Pupils
989
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.7%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.4%
Basics 9-5
38.7%

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
40.5%
EBacc APS
3.98
EBacc 9-5
19.0%
EBacc 9-4
25.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.24
A*-A Grades
7.8%
A*-B Grades
30.4%
AAB+ %
8.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 65 students entered

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About Caldew School

Caldew School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 989 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Caldew School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Caldew School

What is Caldew School's Ofsted rating?
Caldew School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Caldew School's latest exam results?
Caldew School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Caldew School located?
Caldew School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA5 7NN).
How many pupils attend Caldew School?
Caldew School has around 989 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Caldew School with other schools?
View Caldew School'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.