We are incredibly proud of our local reputation for providing excellent education and a world-class experience to pupils from across Cumbria, South West Scotland, the wider UK and beyond.

Our teachers strive to meet high expectations, stemming from almost 75 years of top-quality schooling experienced by countless Friars alumni - many of which have gone on to become changemakers and trendsetters in their own incredible ways.

Our Open Week acts as the first step into your journey with Austin Friars.

Take the opportunity to immerse yourself, see the school first-hand, explore our facilities and decide whether we can provide the right environment for your child.

Please click here or follow the link below to book your timeslot.

Alternatively, if you are not able to visit us in person, we would still love to kickstart your journey and have shared resources below which may help to solidify decisions regarding your child's future.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch, and I look forward to welcoming you soon.

Chris Hattam, Headmaster

Watch our video prospectus

Aerial Drone Footage

Take a virtual 360° tour of the School.

Step through the corridors and inside the classrooms, visit key areas of the School and see pupils in action.

School Site Map

Please click the image below for an in-depth look at the facilites available on our 25 acre site.

2022/23 Austin Magazine

The Austin Magazine is an annual magazine that rounds up some of the highlights of the previous academic year at School. There has been a Magazine produced every year since the School opened in 1951. Please do browse through our 2022/23 Magazine for a flavour of our School life.

Current School Activities

Recent school events, celebrations and achievements can be viewed on the School's Facebook page.

Testimonials

Read pupils', former pupils' and parents of pupils', both past and present, honest reviews of their experience at Austin Friars on Google.