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Austin Friars
Etterby Scaur, Austin Friars, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9PB, Cumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
323
Capacity
660
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
49%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently faces challenges in GCSE performance, as evidenced by a 0% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths. While the overall attainment figures suggest room for improvement, parents may want to consider the school's holistic educational approach for students aged 3-18.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 15.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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54.90703, -2.95029 · CA3 9PB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112453
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.austinfriars.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Austin Friars rated by Ofsted?
Austin Friars has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Austin Friars a good school?
Austin Friars scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Austin Friars in GCSEs?
Austin Friars achieved an Attainment 8 score of 15.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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