Richard Rose Central Academy Catchment Area
Richard Rose Central Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1034 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,034
Pupils
1,450
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Richard Rose Central Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Richard Rose Central Academy?
The catchment area for Richard Rose Central Academy is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Richard Rose Central Academy 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 →Richard Rose Central Academy: 1450 places, 71% filled: places available
Richard Rose Central Academy has a published admission number of 1450 places. 1034 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.9% of pupils at Richard Rose Central Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →
Richard Rose Central Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135621
Other Secondary Schools in Carlisle
If Richard Rose Central Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Richard Rose Central Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Richard Rose Central Academy
What is the catchment area for Richard Rose Central Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Richard Rose Central Academy is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Richard Rose Central Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Richard Rose Central Academy has a capacity of 1450 places and currently has 1034 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Richard Rose Central Academy? ▾
Admission to Richard Rose Central Academy 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 Richard Rose Central Academy cover? ▾
Richard Rose Central Academy 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 Richard Rose Central Academy? ▾
Richard Rose Central Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.