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OpenPrimaryURN 147114

Caldew Lea School

Academy sponsor led · Carlisle · CA2 7BE

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

273

Local authority

Cumberland

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Carlisle, Cumberland, 273 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.3%.

Open schools in Carlisle
56
Primary schools in Carlisle
45
Academies among open schools in Carlisle
29% (16)
Open schools in CA2
15
Primary in CA2
12
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Primary in Cumberland LA
146

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CarlisleNear CA2

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147114

Location

Address
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be
Postcode
CA2 7BE
Town
Carlisle
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Carlisle
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
273
Boys / girls
122 / 151
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
273 / 300 (91%)
Free school meals
33.3%
FSM pupils
83
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Cumbria Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Ayesha Weston
Telephone
01228526611
Website
https://www.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk/

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