Richard Rose Morton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Richard Rose Morton Academy
Address: Wigton Road
Town/City: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA2 6LB
Telephone Number: 01228 822644
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Principal Michael McClelland
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 905 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26%

Location and administration

URN: 135620
DfE Number: 942/6905
UKPRN: 10024301
UPRN: 10008676935
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Yewdale (E05014216)

Easting & Northing: 337708E, 554487N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 54.76" N 2° 58' 20.32" W
Plus Code: 9C6VV2JH+Q3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Laura Cadman - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Higgs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr John Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Robson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Mr David Vaughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2030.
  • Professor David Vaughan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mr Paul Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mr Robert Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.