Lime House School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Lime House School, Carlisle
Lime House School is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Carlisle.
Data last updated 24 Oct 2026
Lime House School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lime House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 29 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 62% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (1.9%) received SEN support and 2 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lime House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with Lime House School
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
15%
Available places
54 pupils
350 places
296 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Carlisle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Carlisle
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,164
Applications
2,751
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
5.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
35
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Lime House School
What are GCSE results like at Lime House School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lime House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Lime House School?
Lime House School has around 54 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lime House School?
Lime House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Lime House School?
Lime House School is at Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BX.