How many pupils does Austin Friars have?

Austin Friars has 323 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Austin Friars perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Austin Friars achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Austin Friars?

Austin Friars is located at Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA3 9PB.

Austin Friars

Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA3 9PB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

37.9

Attainment 8

3–18

Ages

323

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Austin Friars

Austin Friars is an independent school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 323 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 323 / 660 (49%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.2%

SEN support

22.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

30 students

36.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA3 9PB
Phone: 01228528042
Headteacher: Christopher Hattam
Website: www.austinfriars.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Austin Friars?: Austin Friars is an independent school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Austin Friars have?: Austin Friars has 323 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Austin Friars perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Austin Friars achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Austin Friars?: Austin Friars is located at Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA3 9PB.

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