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Caldew School

Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN
Part of: CALDEW SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Caldew School
Carlisle, CA5 7NN
989 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
486 Boys
503 Girls
About Caldew School

Caldew School is a Secondary Academies serving Carlisle and the surrounding area in Cumberland. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North West region.

It has 989 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Victoria Jackson.

Information on Caldew School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Dalston and Burgh
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CALDEW SCHOOL
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034592
URN 137254
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Victoria Jackson Accounting Officer 01/09/2016 — N/A
Mrs Jennifer Wilkinson Chair of Trustees 01/08/2011 21/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Hollywood Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2023 — N/A
Mrs Tazeem Abbas Member 28/11/2021 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jo Doherty Member 01/08/2011 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Smilie Member 01/09/2019 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Anthony Smith Member 05/07/2023 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jennifer Wilkinson Member 01/08/2011 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Birch Trustee 26/06/2018 23/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clem Coady Trustee 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katherine Dalgliesh Trustee 25/11/2024 08/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Garbett Trustee 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caldew School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Carlisle, Cumberland.
Caldew School has 989 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Caldew School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Caldew School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Caldew School is Ms Victoria Jackson.
Caldew School is at Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Caldew School: Has a sixth form.
Caldew School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Victoria Jackson
Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN
01228710044
caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location
CA5 7NN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137254
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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