Nestled among the trees in its 25-acre grounds in Carlisle, Austin Friars, a non-selective, co-educational day school offers an exceptional education for children aged from three to 18.
Austin Friars equips pupils with not only knowledge in the conventional sense, but with skills for life, ensuring that when students are ready to leave the school behind, they do so with the world at their feet.
Subject-specialist teaching starts from age three and junior school pupils have access to facilities usually the reserve of senior school pupils such as science laboratories, design technology workshop and a drama studio.
With a curriculum that is broad and balanced, there are possibilities of academic achievement, creative freedom and sporting excellence.
Students are treated as individuals in order to reach their full potential, in whatever field that may be. The school has high expectations and as a result, has established an enviable reputation for bringing out the best in each of its pupils and for developing life skills.
An extensive extra-curricular offering is open to pupils of all ages, and a competitive weekend sporting fixture list for senior school pupils complements the all-round education provided.
Open Week, which will be held from October 10 to October 14, will give parents and prospective pupils a chance to experience Austin Friars first hand and get a taste for the flavour of life at the school where a familiar sense of community and inclusivity underpins its ethos.
Tours covering all areas of the school – Pre-School, Junior School and Senior School – led by a senior member of staff, will be available at a variety of times for families to book onto, giving prospective pupils and families the opportunity to view the school ‘in session’ and get a feel for the school’s character and values.
Matt Harris, headmaster, said: “We are very proud of the Friars community that breathes life into our wonderful school buildings.
“When considering whether Friars could be the right environment for your child, we know that the best way to learn about the school, and to fully appreciate our special ethos, is to come and experience it for yourself.
“Our Open Week is a great opportunity to start your enquiry with Friars and we look forward to welcoming lots of potential new families into the school.”
To book onto one of the tours, please call the Admissions Office on 01228 550760, or visit the Open Week page of the school website.
Families are also very welcome to make an individual appointment for a tour outside of Open Week
