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  • Austin Friars
  • Lime House School
  • Trinity School, Carlisle
  • Richard Rose Central Academy
  • Caldew School
  • St John Henry Newman Catholic School
  • Richard Rose Morton Academy
  • St Bees School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Carlisle Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Carlisle. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Carlisle

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Independent · All-through
#7CARLISLE
#4,000England

Austin Friars

Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
331 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#6CARLISLE
#3,591England

Lime House School

Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7BX
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
136 pupils
Mixed
7-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1CARLISLE
#2,079England

Trinity School, Carlisle

Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JB
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,694 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School255 offers / 545 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3CARLISLE
#2,422England

Richard Rose Central Academy

Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,044 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School200 offers / 411 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2CARLISLE
#2,416England

Caldew School

Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
977 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School165 offers / 467 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5CARLISLE
#3,322England

St John Henry Newman Catholic School

Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Cumberland council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
693 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School114 offers / 243 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4CARLISLE
#2,644England

Richard Rose Morton Academy

Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6LB
Cumberland council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
894 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School200 offers / 306 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#8CARLISLE
#4,461England

St Bees School

Wood Lane, ST BEES, Carlisle, CA27 0DS
Cumberland council
GCSE
119 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Carlisle

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Neighbourhoods in Carlisle

Belah is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St John Henry Newman Catholic School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Richard Rose Central AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Richard Rose Central Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Dalston is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Lime House SchoolIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2Caldew SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lime House School#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Caldew School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Denton Holme is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Trinity School, CarlisleStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Trinity School, Carlisle#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Etterby is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Austin FriarsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Austin Friars#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Morton is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Richard Rose Morton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Richard Rose Morton Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

St Bees is a popular residential pocket within the Carlisle area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Carlisle and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St Bees SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Bees School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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