Lime House School
URN: 112442 • Carlisle CA5 7BX
Overview
- Name
- Lime House School
- URN
- 112442
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228710225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holm Hill, Carlisle CA5 7BX
Summary
Lime House School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school located in Carlisle, Cumbria, near the Lake District. Catering to students aged 7 to 18, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that each student is known and valued within its medium-sized community. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement, Lime House School offers a range of pathways, achieving notable results such as 64% of A Level and CTEC results at Grade B or above, and 90% of students securing places at their first-choice universities.
The school prioritises personalised support and high expectations, creating a culture of learning that encourages students to reach their full potential. Additionally, Lime House School is committed to the well-being of its students, promoting a balanced lifestyle through outdoor activities and a close-knit community atmosphere. This nurturing environment is designed to help students thrive both academically and personally, fostering lasting friendships and a sense of belonging.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through the School Portal, which provides access to important information and student reports. Lime House School aims to create a family-like atmosphere where students can flourish in their educational journey.
The school prioritises personalised support and high expectations, creating a culture of learning that encourages students to reach their full potential. Additionally, Lime House School is committed to the well-being of its students, promoting a balanced lifestyle through outdoor activities and a close-knit community atmosphere. This nurturing environment is designed to help students thrive both academically and personally, fostering lasting friendships and a sense of belonging.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through the School Portal, which provides access to important information and student reports. Lime House School aims to create a family-like atmosphere where students can flourish in their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- James Rennie School (78.8)
- James Rennie School (75.2)
- University of Cumbria (58.7)
- Eden Park Academy (55.3)
- Gillford Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1930-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 51 | 25 | 350 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 136 | 75 | 61 | 350 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 157 | 84 | 73 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 157 | 84 | 73 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 157 | 83 | 74 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 178 | 103 | 75 | 350 | 0.00 |
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