How many pupils does Caldew School have?

Caldew School has 989 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Caldew School's Ofsted rating?

Caldew School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).

How does Caldew School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Caldew School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Is Caldew School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Caldew School is part of CALDEW SCHOOL.

Where is Caldew School?

Caldew School is located at Dalston, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7NN.

Caldew School

Dalston, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7NN

Good

Inspected 21 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

40.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

989

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Caldew School

Caldew School is an academy converter in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 989 pupils on roll. It is part of CALDEW SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 989 / 1,050 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

17.9%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

12.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.5

Attainment 8

168 pupils

23.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

24 students

8.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

56%

To higher education

12%

To top-third universities

11%

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.7%

Overall absence

25.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

57.67

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

15.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

£49,397

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,779 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,711

Spend per pupil

£7,976

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Dalston, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7NN
Phone: 01228710044
Headteacher: Victoria Jackson
Website: http://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

CALDEW SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Caldew School?: Caldew School is an academy converter in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Caldew School have?: Caldew School has 989 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Caldew School's Ofsted rating?: Caldew School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).
How does Caldew School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Caldew School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.
Is Caldew School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Caldew School is part of CALDEW SCHOOL.
Where is Caldew School?: Caldew School is located at Dalston, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7NN.

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