Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, CA2 7BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Caldew Lea School is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 29th of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 25 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils flourish at this school. They speak kindly to each other and to the adults in school who care for them well. Pupils contribute significantly to the school's calm and welcoming atmosphere. They care deeply for each other. They take great pride in behaving well. Pupils are happy. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations that the school has of their achievement. In the early years, staff skilfully help children to develop confidence in their abilities and to settle in quickly. Pupils achieve well. Pupils access a rich range of activities that make an impressive contribution to their wider development. For example, they develop their talents and interests through clubs in sport, music and the arts. Trips and visits are linked closely to the subjects that pupils study. For example, pupils visit a nearby museum to learn about the Stone Age and a local cathedral to build their knowledge of different faiths and cultures. Pupils are excellent ambassadors for the school. Older pupils enjoy many leadership opportunities, for example as reading buddies, playground leaders and school councillors. Pupils become independent young people.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculums have recently been implemented. Some pupils have not developed the depth of knowledge that they could. The school should ensure that the curriculums in these few subjects are fully embedded so that pupils are well prepared for each stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
273 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Caldew Lea School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Newtown Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Newlaithes Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Newlaithes Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Ayesha Weston
- Phone
- 01228526611
- Address
- Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, CA2 7BE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 147114
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.