Austin Friars vs Tower College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 167 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
Tower College
Prescot · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
279 students
| Measure | Austin Friars Carlisle, North West | Tower College Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #454 of 536 | #40 of 536 |
| National rank | #3672 of 4,090 | #369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 278 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 279 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 41.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.6 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.96 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | Carlisle | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.austinfriars.co.uk | towercollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tower College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 18.1).
- •Tower College is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
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 Tower College?
On the Success Index (England), Tower College ranks higher (86.8 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 Tower College?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Austin Friars: 278. Tower College: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Austin Friars and Tower College rank in North West?
Austin Friars is 454th of 536 and Tower College is 40th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).