Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Carlisle (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 7 schools in Carlisle, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 147Caldew SchoolCarlisle · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.3
- 243Richard Rose Morton AcademyCarlisle · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.4
- 335Richard Rose Central AcademyCarlisle · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.3
- 437Trinity SchoolCarlisle · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.4
- 527St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolCarlisle · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.0
- 613Lime House SchoolCarlisle · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 26.9
- 718Austin FriarsCarlisle · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 15.6
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldew School Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.3 | 46.5 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 2 | Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.4 | 42.7 Lower 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 905 |
| 3 | Richard Rose Central Academy Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.3 | 34.8 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,035 |
| 4 | Trinity School Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.4 | 37.0 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,711 |
| 5 | St John Henry Newman Catholic School Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 41.0 | 26.7 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 703 |
| 6 | Lime House School Carlisle · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 26.9 | 13.1 Lower 50% | 26.9 Attainment 8 | 54 |
| 7 | Austin Friars Carlisle · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 15.6 | 18.1 Lower 50% | 15.6 Attainment 8 | 278 |
Caldew School in Carlisle leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Carlisle with Attainment 8 44.3. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Carlisle page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Carlisle?
Caldew School in Carlisle, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Carlisle with Attainment 8 44.3 (Pupils on roll: 990).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Carlisle ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.