Lime House School
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £3,300 to £11,950 -> £9,900/yr (x3)
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 15 | 26.9 | — | 20.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 27 | 37.8 | — | 48.1% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 25 | 25.4 | — | 16.0% | 0.0% | 1.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 32 | 32.5 | — | 34.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 |
School information
| URN | 112442 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Smith |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CA5 7BX |
| Latest pupils | 15 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BX
www.limehouseschool.co.ukView local authority page1228710225| DfE number | 6001 |
| UKPRN | 10008351 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1930 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |