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Richard Rose Morton Academy

Cumberland, CA2 6LBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jul 2025
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
209 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,391
of 3,141 nationally

About Richard Rose Morton Academy

Richard Rose Morton Academy is a mixed state secondary in Cumberland, a local authority where only one school of its type holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Among the 17 secondary schools in the area, it ranks third by Progress 8 score, placing it behind Keswick School and Cockermouth School but ahead of The Nelson Thomlinson School. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 306 applications for 200 places and 195 first-preference offers made from 209 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. It sits in the top 50 nationally for Progress 8 and in the 32nd percentile across the North West region. With 883 pupils against a capacity of 900, it is nearly full, and 25.6 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for secondary schools.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWigton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6LB
HeadteacherMichael McClelland
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils883
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity883 / 900 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolLibraryTheatreSports HallSixth Form CentreAstro TurfTennis CourtsICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballTennisSwimmingRoundersRugbyBasketballHockey

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessScience ClubGardeningChoirOrchestraDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Rose Morton Academy

Richard Rose Morton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.