Ellen House Secondary vs Lime House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 151 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen House Secondary
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
54 students
Lime House School
Carlisle · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
54 students
| Measure | Ellen House Secondary Oldham, North West | Lime House School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 54 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 54 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 15.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 26.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 13.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Oldham | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | ellenhousesecondary.org/ | www.limehouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellen House Secondary is boys and Lime House School is co-educational.
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 Ellen House Secondary better than Lime House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellen House Secondary and Lime House School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellen House Secondary: 54. Lime House School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellen House Secondary and Lime House School rank in North West?
Ellen House Secondary is unranked and Lime House School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).