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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
  • James Rennie School
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Carlisle Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Carlisle. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Carlisle

Map
Independent · All-through
#1CARLISLE
#1,071England

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
#2CARLISLE
#1,423England

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
#3CARLISLE
#1,532England

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
#4CARLISLE
#1,823England

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
#5CARLISLE
#1,897England

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
#6CARLISLE
#2,081England

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
Unranked

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
Unranked

St Bees School

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

James Rennie School

California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0BU
Cumberland council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
189 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Carlisle

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Carlisle. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Carlisle

Belah is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St John Henry Newman Catholic School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

City Centre is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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

Dalston is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Lime House SchoolIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#5Caldew SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lime House School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Caldew School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Denton Holme is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Trinity School, CarlisleStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Trinity School, Carlisle#3
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 area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Austin FriarsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Austin Friars#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Kingstown is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AJames Rennie SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
James Rennie SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Morton is a popular area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ARichard Rose Morton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Richard Rose Morton AcademyN/A
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 area within the Carlisle region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Carlisle and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Bees SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Bees SchoolN/A
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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