Caldew School vs Lime House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldew School
Carlisle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
Lime House School
Carlisle · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
54 students
| Measure | Caldew School Carlisle, North West | Lime House School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2135 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 990 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 19% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 15.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 26.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 13.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 26.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 2.17 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | 30.9 |
| town | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.limehouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caldew School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 13.1).
- •Caldew School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 54.
- •Caldew School is a academy school while Lime House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caldew School better than Lime House School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldew School ranks higher (46.5 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caldew School and Lime House School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldew School: 990. Lime House School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldew School and Lime House School rank in North West?
Caldew School is 246th of 536 and Lime House School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).