Caldew School Catchment Area
Caldew School is a academy converter secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 989 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
989
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Caldew School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Caldew School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Caldew School — School Information
- Full address
- Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137254
Other Secondary Schools in Carlisle
If Caldew School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Caldew School
Is Caldew School oversubscribed? ▾
Caldew School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Caldew School? ▾
Admission to Caldew School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Caldew School cover? ▾
Caldew School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Caldew School? ▾
Caldew School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.