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Richard Rose Morton Academy

Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6LB

Not rated

Inspected 1 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
41.5
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
883
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Richard Rose Morton Academy

Richard Rose Morton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 883 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cumberland →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
883 / 900 (98%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 July 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
5.1%
SEN support
11.6%
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)

41.5
Attainment 8
167 pupils
32.3%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
58.1%
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.

Where pupils go next

87%
Sustained destination
63%
Stayed in education
14%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%
Overall absence
15.7%
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.

54.33
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24
17
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
14.81
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
£52,870
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,458 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.8 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.

£8,215
Spend per pupil
£8,565
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
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6LB
Phone
01228822644
Headteacher
Michael McClelland

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering
Cleaner (Part Time/Permanent)
PermanentPart time£9,063.17 · · FTE £24,978
Closes in 5 daysView & apply
Site / Catering
Cleaner (Part Time/Temporary)
PermanentPart time£9,063.17 · · Pro Rata £9,063.17 (FTE £24,978)
Closes 12 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richard Rose Morton Academy?
Richard Rose Morton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Richard Rose Morton Academy have?
Richard Rose Morton Academy has 883 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Richard Rose Morton Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Richard Rose Morton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.
Is Richard Rose Morton Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Richard Rose Morton Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Richard Rose Morton Academy?
Richard Rose Morton Academy is located at Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6LB.

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