How many pupils does Lime House School have?

Lime House School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lime House School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lime House School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Lime House School?

Lime House School is located at Holm Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7BX.

Lime House School

Holm Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7BX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

30.7

Attainment 8

7–18

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Lime House School

Lime House School is an independent school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 76 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 7–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 76 / 350 (22%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

2.6%

SEN support

7.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

10 students

10%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Holm Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7BX
Phone: 01228710225
Headteacher: Michael Smith
Website: www.limehouseschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lime House School?: Lime House School is an independent school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–18.
How many pupils does Lime House School have?: Lime House School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lime House School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lime House School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Lime House School?: Lime House School is located at Holm Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 7BX.

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