Richard Rose Morton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | Wigton Road, CA2 6LB |
| School Website | www.rrma.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1228822644 |
| URN | 135620 |
School Census
| Total | 870 |
| Girls/Boys | 423/447 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 219 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 03/10/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 15 November 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 October 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 October 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 October 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 07 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 27 November 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 September 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 March 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 13 October 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 November 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 33.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 91 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As first preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 102 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Newlaithes Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Langrigg Road, , CA2 6DX
Newlaithes Junior School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Langrigg Road, , CA2 6DX