Richard Rose Morton Academy vs Yewdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Yewdale School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
| Measure | Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle, North West | Yewdale School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 536 | #719 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2327 of 4,090 | #5955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 905 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 905 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.yewdale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yewdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 42.7).
- •Richard Rose Morton Academy is the larger school with 905 students compared with 266.
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 Yewdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Yewdale School ranks higher (59.5 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 Yewdale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Rose Morton Academy: 905. Yewdale School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Rose Morton Academy and Yewdale School rank in North West?
Richard Rose Morton Academy is 277th of 536 and Yewdale School is 719th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).