The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.9
16.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
13%
28.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 22%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Michael Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lime House School a selective school?
No. Lime House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lime House School?
Lime House School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lime House School take?
Lime House School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Lime House School?
Lime House School is in Carlisle, CA5 7BX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lime House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lime House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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