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Austin Friars

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Austin Friars

Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB

Other independent school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
323
Ages
3-18
Attainment 8
15.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
15.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.6%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.96
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
39.44
A*-A Grades
39.3%
A*-B Grades
67.3%
AAB+ %
36.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 40 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Austin Friars

Austin Friars is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 15.6. The school has around 323 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB | More schools in Cumberland

Frequently asked questions about Austin Friars

What are Austin Friars's latest exam results?
Austin Friars: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 15.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Austin Friars located?
Austin Friars is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA3 9PB).
How many pupils attend Austin Friars?
Austin Friars has around 323 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Austin Friars with other schools?
View Austin Friars's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cumberland.