Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Austin Friars is an independent mixed secondary in Carlisle, awarded a 5-star rating by School Guide. In its 2026 ISI inspection, the school was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development. The inspectorate also found the quality of academic and other achievements to be good.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
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At its 2026 ISI inspection, Austin Friars was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development, with the success of the school and the quality of academic and other achievements rated good.
Austin Friars has 280 pupils.
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