Open Independent Roman Catholic Mixed

Austin Friars

Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
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Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
323 Pupils
660 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
— FSM %
163 Boys
160 Girls
About Austin Friars

Austin Friars is an Independent schools for pupils aged 3–18 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 323 pupils on roll. School capacity: 660. Current headteacher: Christopher Hattam.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Carlisle
Ward Belah
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 4 / 74
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1958
UKPRN 10014938
URN 112453
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austin Friars is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Carlisle, Cumberland.
Austin Friars has 323 pupils, with a capacity of 660.
Austin Friars caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The admissions policy at Austin Friars is: Non-selective.
Yes, Austin Friars has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Austin Friars is Mr Christopher Hattam.
Austin Friars is at Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Austin Friars: Has a sixth form.
Austin Friars is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Hattam
Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
01228528042
www.austinfriars.co.uk
Location
CA3 9PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112453
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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