Lime House School vs Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime House School
Carlisle · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
54 students
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
74 students
| Measure | Lime House School Carlisle, North West | Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #872 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 54 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 74 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 15.4% | 176.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.limehouseschool.co.uk | www.raughtonhead.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 13.1).
- •Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery is the larger school with 74 students compared with 54.
- •Lime House School is a independent school while Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Lime House School better than Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery ranks higher (53.5 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 Lime House School and Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime House School: 54. Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime House School and Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery rank in North West?
Lime House School is unranked and Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery is 872nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).