Richard Rose Morton Academy
Carlisle, CA2 6LB · Cumberland · secondary school
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9th of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 878 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.3 · 19 | 46% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 38% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 15% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Rose Morton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, netball, athletics, and badminton.
Getting in
The published school roll is 905 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is near zero? How are the five sports integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Richard Rose Morton Academy
Overview
Pupils at Richard Rose Morton Academy feel happy and safe, benefiting from an "ambitious curriculum" and high-quality pastoral care. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with staff demonstrating strong subject knowledge and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" and helps pupils build on prior knowledge, leading to good progress in many subjects.
- Staff "care deeply for pupils’ well-being and safety," ensuring pupils know who to speak to if worried.
- Teachers have "strong subject knowledge" and use consistent routines to help pupils learn and remember effectively.
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral care" and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- A thorough careers programme and initiatives like ‘Made in Morton’ help pupils prepare for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils have secure knowledge and address gaps in understanding before moving on to new learning, as some misconceptions currently hinder progress.
- Staff should routinely encourage pupils to read a "rich variety of texts" to ensure they read widely and gain broader academic and cultural benefits.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.7 |
| 2024/25 | 43.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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