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Austin Friars

Other independent school in Carlisle (Cumberland).

Pupils
278
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
21.9%
2025/26
Capacity
42%
278 / 660 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The style of education delivered at Austin Friars, driven by a deep understanding of each child, does exactly that and more strengthening our position as the leading independent day school of choice for those based in the North West of England and South West of Scotland.

Friendships and memories are core pillars of an Austin Friars education, and our offer allows pupils to strengthen their relationships in areas which interest them and align with their skills.

Whether that's on the sports field or stage, in the music hall, or within our art and design department, everything we do helps to lay the foundation stones of confidence, resilience, and aspiration for pupils to build upon in their futures. We are dedicated to nurturing the individuality of each pupil while helping them discover and develop their talents and passions.

Children at Friars are confident and at ease, meaning they can face challenges head-on with the assurance that they will always have the support of their friends and teachers.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Cricket
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Multi-Sports
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Young Enterprise
  • Forest School

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
112453
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Cumberland
Constituency
Carlisle
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1958

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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