Richard Rose Central Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Carlisle (Cumberland).
Attainment 8
42.4
▼ 3.8 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
36.8%
▼ 10pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
89.2%
▼ 2pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
17.4
▲ 0.7 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
31.2%
▲ 4pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
23.7%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
71%
1,035 / 1,450 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
No overall grade
inspected Mar 2025
From the uniform policy
iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.- Uniform | Parents | Richard Rose Central Academy Parents
- It is our policy to maintain high standards of dress at all times.
- The Academy has a no jewellery rule, with only a wristwatch allowed. Please note that smart watches are not allowed in the academy.
- Fake nails and fake eyelashes are not allowed in the academy.
- Our uniform can be purchased from Your School Uniform and orders can be placed by the following link: Your School Uniform
- If you have any questions regarding uniform or there are issues with you purchasing your students uniform, please email uniform@rrca.org.uk .
- Financial Accountability and Freedom of Information
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.