Richard Rose Central Academy vs Progress Schools - Carlisle
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Richard Rose Central Academy
Carlisle
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Carlisle
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
13–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cumberland
Cumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1035
9
Capacity
1450
40
Occupancy
71%
23%
FSM %
32.5%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2025
Mar 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.4
4.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
36.8%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
29.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
10%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
58
-
Retention
90%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
7%
-
Degree course
51%
-
Any L4+ destination
51%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
43
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (38)
English Language (30)
Psychology (26)
Mathematics (24)
Biology (20)
Mathematics (20)
Geography (20)
English Literature (18)