Lime House School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.2 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
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Lime House School Carlisle, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1760 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #13091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 186 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 15.4% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| 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.st-michaels.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 13.1).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 54.
- •Lime House School is a independent school while St Michael's CofE Primary 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School ranks higher (25.5 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime House School: 54. St Michael's CofE Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime House School and St Michael's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Lime House School is unranked and St Michael's CofE Primary School is 1760th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).