Austin Friars vs Houghton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Friars
Carlisle · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
278 students
Houghton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Austin Friars Carlisle, North West | Houghton CofE School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #454 of 536 | #455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3672 of 4,090 | #3884 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 278 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 179 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.austinfriars.co.uk | www.houghtonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Houghton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 18.1).
- •Austin Friars is the larger school with 278 students compared with 179.
- •Austin Friars is a independent school while Houghton CofE School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin Friars better than Houghton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton CofE School ranks higher (70.2 vs 18.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austin Friars and Houghton CofE School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Austin Friars: 278. Houghton CofE School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Austin Friars and Houghton CofE School rank in North West?
Austin Friars is 454th of 536 and Houghton CofE School is 455th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).