Richard Rose Morton Academy
URN: 135620 • Carlisle CA2 6LB
Overview
- Name
- Richard Rose Morton Academy
- URN
- 135620
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard McGuire (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228822644
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wigton Road, Carlisle CA2 6LB
Summary
Richard Rose Morton Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Carlisle, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 883 pupils and a capacity of 900. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the United Learning group, which aims to provide high-quality education and character development. The school emphasizes a vision of "Education with Character," focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, alongside various enrichment activities that promote character development. Support services are in place to assist students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 25.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have access to quality education.
Richard Rose Morton Academy also provides information on key dates, including term dates and the structure of the academy day, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their children's educational journey. The school’s facilities and governance structure are designed to foster a supportive learning environment for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.rrma.org.uk/.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, alongside various enrichment activities that promote character development. Support services are in place to assist students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 25.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have access to quality education.
Richard Rose Morton Academy also provides information on key dates, including term dates and the structure of the academy day, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their children's educational journey. The school’s facilities and governance structure are designed to foster a supportive learning environment for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.rrma.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- 06.10.2025 - Kepplewray Trip Letter (download)
- 10.10.2025 - Yr11 Rewards Trip Letter (download)
- 10.10.2025 - YR7 Rewards Trip Letter (download)
- 23.09.25 - Battlefields 2026 Second Letter (download)
- 23.09.25 - Celebration of Success Letter (download)
- 08.10.2025 - Yr10 Tutor Evening Letter (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Caldew School (63.5)
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School (55.4)
- Trinity School (52.8)
- Richard Rose Central Academy (46.9)
- Caldew School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 883
- Boys
- 439
- Girls
- 444
- FSM %
- 25.60
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 883 | 439 | 444 | 900 | 25.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 894 | 465 | 429 | 900 | 26.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 866 | 454 | 412 | 1150 | 23.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 866 | 454 | 412 | 1150 | 23.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 814 | 423 | 391 | 1150 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 753 | 376 | 377 | 1150 | 16.30 |
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