Austin Friars vs Trinity School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
Trinity School
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,711 students
| Measure | Austin Friars Carlisle, North West | Trinity School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 536 | #311 of 536 |
| National rank | #3672 of 4,090 | #2606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 278 | 1,711 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 1,711 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 114.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.6 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 0.96 | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | 29.5 |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.austinfriars.co.uk | trinity.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 18.1).
- •Trinity School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 278.
- •Austin Friars is a independent school while Trinity School is a academy 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 Trinity School?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity School ranks higher (37.0 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 Trinity School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Austin Friars: 278. Trinity School: 1,711. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Austin Friars and Trinity School rank in North West?
Austin Friars is 454th of 536 and Trinity School is 311th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).