Richard Rose Central Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Cumberland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Richard Rose Central Academy.

Carlisle, CA11LY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.5%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Victoria Place
Carlisle, CA11LY
Phone
1228822060
Website
rrca.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135621
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY
Website
http://www.rrca.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,044
Free School Meals
32.0% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
42 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,044 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Best in Everyone"

Respect Ambition Determination Confidence Creativity Enthusiasm

Christian roots; inclusive and welcoming of students of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Principal Dan Markham, describing Central Academy as part of United Learning, emphasising a broad and balanced curriculum, Education with Character, enrichment opportunities and strong pastoral support.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Athletics Rounders Boys football Girls football Cricket Tennis

Facilities

Science laboratories Multi-material workshops Technology rooms Business/ICT suites Lecture Theatre Assembly Hall Sports Fields Astro Turf Pitch (flood-lit/all-weather) Sports Hall Gymnasium Library Over 200 open access PCs Chromebooks (devices for all)

Curriculum Highlights

A aspirational, broad, balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum Thirty-period two-week timetable with 3 x 100-minute lessons per day 35-minute tutor period between lesson two and three each day Strong focus on English, Mathematics and ICT with acceleration for the more able and extra support for those who need it Key Stage 3 breadth of subjects; Key Stage 4 options; Key Stage 5 study Year 12 – 3 A-level courses (5x 100-minute lessons per fortnight); Year 13 – 3 A-level courses (6x 100-minute lessons per fortnight)

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes High Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants, Reading comprehension and Numeracy support, Spelling and grammar workshops, ELSA (emotional literacy), SALT (speech and language therapy), Memory development, EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, SULP (social use of language) support at break and lunch times, Homework club (afterschool), Exam access arrangements, and external partnerships for additional support (e.g., Educational Psychologist, CAMHS, Paediatrician, Occupational Therapist).

Admissions Criteria

Catchment Area; In-Year Admissions; Admissions Policy Academic Year 2024/25; Admissions Policy Academic Year 2025/26; Admissions Policy Academic Year 2026/27; Appeals Timetable.

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