Independent school · Cumberland
Austin Friars
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- £4,234–£8,568/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | £3,898.00 |
| Infants | £4,234.00 |
| Junior 1 and Junior 2 | £4,973.00 |
| Junior 3 and Junior 4 | £6,518.00 |
| Senior School 1st and 2nd Form | £8,266.00 |
| Senior School 3rd to 5th Form | £8,568.00 |
| VI Form | £8,568.00 |
| Pre-School hourly rate (per hour) | £8.85 |
Registration fee: £75.00
Deposit: £250.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Book a tour, then register (£75 for Junior and Senior School). All prospective pupils attend Taster Days. Senior School candidates (except VI Form) sit Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers, used for setting rather than selection. A reference is requested from the current school. Offers are accepted with a £250 deposit. VI Form entry is based on projected GCSE performance.
Assessments
- Taster Days
- Entrance assessments in Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning (Senior School, non-selective)
- School reference
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton | Brampton, Heads Nook, Corby Hill, Wetheral, Scotby | 07:35 |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Carrutherstown, Annan, Gretna | 07:30 |
| Penrith | Penrith, Stoneybeck, Plumpton, High Hesket, Low Hesket | 07:30 |
| West Cumbria | Aspatria, Thursby, Baldwinholme | 07:35 |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 278
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Phone
- 01228528042
- Address
- Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
- Website
- austinfriars.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.