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Austin Friars

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Etterby Scaur
 Austin Friars
 Carlisle
 Cumbria CA3 9PB
Telephone: 01228 528042

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 3-18)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1958
History: This school arose from St Monica's Preparatory School

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £284 to £6,475 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hattam (since October 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Matthew Harris
Number of pupils: 278
Sex: Mixed (53% boys / 47% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 22.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 15.2% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 19.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Cumbria
Constituency: Carlisle
Electoral Ward: Belah
School Number: 9426032
Associations: The Society of Heads, AGBIS and ISBA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 20th March 2026 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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