Austin Friars, Carlisle

In its own words: "Explore the links below to get a feel for who we are as a school - including our values, history, and the people who shape everyday life within our community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that learning should be an adventure; one that allows children to take safe risks, work collaboratively and develop the confidence to think independently. As Head of the Junior School, I am delighted to welcome you to this very special part of Austin Friars."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, multi-sports, running, choir, guitar, chess and STEM.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Austin Friars can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Of the 17 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education and 12% into work.

In 2026, 61 pupils (21.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redfern Inn (opposite), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 131 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22), as is usual near a town centre.