Caldew Lea School

About Caldew Lea School

Caldew Lea School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 264 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

264 / 300 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Ashley Street, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7BE

Phone

01228526611

Head Teacher

Ayesha Weston

Website

https://www.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Caldew Lea School?

Caldew Lea School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Caldew Lea School have?

Caldew Lea School has 264 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Caldew Lea School's Ofsted rating?

Caldew Lea School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does Caldew Lea School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Caldew Lea School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Caldew Lea School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Caldew Lea School is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Caldew Lea School?

Caldew Lea School is located at Ashley Street, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7BE.