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Richard Rose Morton Academy
- Secondary
- Carlisle CA2 6LB
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Based on the inspection date: 15 November 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful, and strive to be ‘model Mortoners’.
Academic Progress: Pupils' learning over time is uneven.
Qualifications and Training: Staff need additional training to identify and rectify gaps in reading knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum delivery is variable across subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not support pupils effectively; training needed.
Communication: Leaders engage well with parents, carers, and stakeholders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders seek external advice to bring about improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with very effectively by leaders.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of clubs and activities such as sports and drama are offered.
Career Counselling Services: A range of impartial careers guidance and opportunities for work experience available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff do not use information equally well; SEND pupils do not achieve as they should in some subjects.
Subjects Offered: Increased range of subjects including languages and art and design.
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About Us
Richard Rose Morton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 894 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 48% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 7.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.41% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 46.11% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 3 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 41.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.26% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 11 | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 10 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 8 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 61% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 19% | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 48.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 13.27% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 6.69% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Richard Rose Morton Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1