2026 Best Secondary Schools in Carlisle Area

Schools in the Carlisle built-up area. Carlisle secondary schools serve the historic border city with 5 schools across diverse neighbourhoods. Austin Friars, Trinity School, and Richard Rose Morton Academy are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.9/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families across Stanwix, Harraby, Botcherby, and Denton Holme have access to comprehensive schools with an average Attainment 8 score of 37 compared to England's 39. With excellent transport links to both England and Scotland via the M6 and West Coast Main Line, Carlisle offers well-established schools in a distinctive border city setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.