Lime House School vs Rosley CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 6.1 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
Rosley CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Lime House School Carlisle, North West | Rosley CofE School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #942 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 66 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 15.4% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| 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 | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.limehouseschool.co.uk | www.rosley.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rosley CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 13.1).
- •Rosley CofE School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 54.
- •Lime House School is a independent school while Rosley CofE School 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 Rosley CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Rosley CofE School ranks higher (51.1 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 Rosley CofE School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime House School: 54. Rosley CofE School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime House School and Rosley CofE School rank in North West?
Lime House School is unranked and Rosley CofE School is 942nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).