Sixth Form Open Evening

“Pupils including students in Sixth Form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.” Ofsted 2022


Our Sixth Form Open Evening takes place on Thursday 16th January from 5:30pm

Applications for 2025-26 entry are now open and the process is outlined here.

You can view the prospectus here -

Caldew School ProspectusCaldew School Prospectus

If you have any enquiries please e-mail the Head of Sixth Form: michael.gaunt@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk or Assistant Head of Sixth Form: allanjames@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk

Leaders have made significant progress in improving the school since the previous inspection. They have focused on creating a broad and ambitious curriculum which meets the needs of pupils and students, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND).

Ofsted 2022

Pupils including students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.

Ofsted 2022

There is a strong culture of safeguarding in place, with clear systems to record any concerns. Leaders keep safeguarding relevant to all members of the school community through regular updates, training, alerts and reminders.

Ofsted 2022

Staff have high expectations for pupils’ and students’ behaviour and learning. Pupils and students behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are polite to each other and look out for others in the school.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive environment at this school. Pupils and students achieve well in their learning. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.

Ofsted 2022