Caldew Lea School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | Ashley Street, CA2 7BE |
| School Website | https://www.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1228526611 |
| URN | 147114 |
School Census
| Total | 239 |
| Girls/Boys | 124/115 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.9%/48.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 110 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Good |
| 20/06/2018 | Inadequate |
| 11/12/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 11/12/2012 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| 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 | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 55.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, CA2 7DS
Newtown Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newtown Road, , CA2 7LW