Richard Rose Morton Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
905 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle, North West | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 536 | #1133 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2327 of 4,090 | #8989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 905 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 905 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rrma.org.uk/ | www.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 42.7).
- •Richard Rose Morton Academy is the larger school with 905 students compared with 213.
- •Richard Rose Morton Academy is a academy school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Rose Morton Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Richard Rose Morton Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Rose Morton Academy: 905. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Rose Morton Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Richard Rose Morton Academy is 277th of 536 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 1133rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).