Caldew School
URN: 137254 • Carlisle CA5 7NN
Overview
- Name
- Caldew School
- URN
- 137254
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CALDEW SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228710044
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7NN
Summary
Caldew School is a mixed secondary academy located in Carlisle, Cumberland, catering to approximately 989 students aged 11-18, with a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. With a focus on high academic standards, Caldew offers a traditional curriculum that prepares students for a variety of pathways, including university, further education, and apprenticeships.
The ethos of Caldew School is encapsulated in its vision statement: "Aspire, Believe, Achieve." The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, fostering resilience, respect, and community spirit among its students. The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that each child receives tailored support, helping them grow into confident individuals.
Caldew School has a strong reputation for excellence, with many students progressing to prestigious universities. The school values lifelong learning and continuously seeks to improve, creating an environment where both students and staff are inspired to reach new heights.
The ethos of Caldew School is encapsulated in its vision statement: "Aspire, Believe, Achieve." The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, fostering resilience, respect, and community spirit among its students. The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that each child receives tailored support, helping them grow into confident individuals.
Caldew School has a strong reputation for excellence, with many students progressing to prestigious universities. The school values lifelong learning and continuously seeks to improve, creating an environment where both students and staff are inspired to reach new heights.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Y7-11 Flu Parents Letter 2025 (other)
- Parent Welcome Letter Sept 2025 (other)
- Caldew School Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Caldew School Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School (55.4)
- Trinity School (52.8)
- Richard Rose Morton Academy (50.2)
- 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
- CALDEW SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 989
- Boys
- 486
- Girls
- 503
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 989 | 486 | 503 | 1050 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 977 | 488 | 489 | 1050 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 960 | 492 | 468 | 1050 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 960 | 492 | 468 | 1050 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 938 | 487 | 451 | 1050 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 949 | 484 | 465 | 1050 | 9.50 |
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