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Caldew Lea School

Cumberland, CA2 7BEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#6,510
of 13,686 nationally

About Caldew Lea School

Parents considering Caldew Lea School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from other local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 43 applications for just 23 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. Of those applications, 22 were first-preference choices, and 22 first-preference offers were made, indicating that nearly every family who put it top of their list secured a spot. This level of demand suggests the school has a solid reputation within the Cumberland community. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view survey for this school, the high application numbers and low vacancy rate speak for themselves. Headteacher Ayesha Weston leads a school of 264 pupils, operating slightly below its capacity of 300, which leaves a small margin for growth. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a convenient option for families looking for an all-through primary experience from the early years upwards.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7BE
HeadteacherAyesha Weston
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils264
Free School Meals (FSM)37.3%
School Capacity264 / 300 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballGymnasticsTennisCross CountryNetballAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Caldew Lea School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.