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Caldew School

Foundation school · Carlisle · CA5 7NN

Ages 11–18 · Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1,059
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr A B D Abernethy

Location

Address
Dalston
Postcode
CA5 7NN
Town
Carlisle
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
District
Carlisle
Constituency
Carlisle
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural village

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Carlisle, Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Carlisle
56
Secondary schools in Carlisle
5
Academies among open schools in Carlisle
29% (16)
Open schools in CA5
9
Secondary in CA5
1

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in CarlisleNear CA5

  • Caldew School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Carlisle · CA5 7NN · Cumberland

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence9.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Richard Rose Morton Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Carlisle · CA2 6LB · Cumberland

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.5 miles away

  • St Michael's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA5 7LN · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM11.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Stoneraise School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA5 7AT · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Cummersdale School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA2 6BD · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand1.27

    2.1 miles away

  • Lime House School

    Other independent school

    Carlisle · CA5 7BX · Cumberland

    Ages 7–18

    • Att837.8
    • EM5+30%

    2.1 miles away

  • Newlaithes Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA2 6DX · Cumberland

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM14.3%
    • Demand1.08

    2.6 miles away

  • Newlaithes Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA2 6DX · Cumberland

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM21.2%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr A B D Abernethy

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