2026 Best Secondary Schools in Carlisle Area

Carlisle secondary schools serve the historic border city with 8 schools across diverse neighbourhoods. Lime House School, Austin Friars, and Trinity School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, 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 36 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.