The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
15.6
28.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 49%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hattam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Etterby Scaur, Austin Friars, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kingmoor Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Caldew Lea School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newtown Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Trinity School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · 1.8km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
James Rennie School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Austin Friars a selective school?
No. Austin Friars is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Austin Friars?
Austin Friars currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Austin Friars take?
Austin Friars caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Austin Friars?
Austin Friars is in Carlisle, CA3 9PB, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Austin Friars have a sixth form?
Yes, Austin Friars has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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