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Lime House School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Dalston CA5 7BX
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across subjects; A-level results are above national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent attitudes to learning, reflected in high self-motivation.
Current Educational Practices: High skilled teaching encourages pupils to work hard and persevere.
Communication: School devotes considerable time to dialogue with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Some pupils feel their concerns are not appropriately considered.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is prevented as far as reasonably practicable.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Arrangements don't fully adhere to current statutory guidance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Structured activities promote sports, arts, and music participation.
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Lime House School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 136 students from age 7-18 yr.
Tuition fee £740 to £4,600 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 16% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Lime House School was founded in 1899 and has enjoyed the beautiful grounds of its present location near Carlisle since 1946. It genuinely offers the best of both worlds, a rural environment with ease of access to the city centre, areas of outstanding natural beauty and good transport links to the UK's major airports.
I like to think that Lime House School offers a combination of historical culture and 21st Century learning for the benefit of our students and staff. Here we all grow together, and we are fortunate to do so in this most beautiful and supportive environment.
Our values of excellence, integrity and compassion are there for all to see through our daily interactions and commitment to one another.
We consider the well being and personal development of all students is as important as their academic progress and achievement. So too is their safety and health to ensure they are fully confident and trusting in what the school offers them in this vital time of their life.
The school has two very important mantras:
The 3 R’s, Respect, rights and responsibilities
ICE, integrity, compassion and excellence
Each day we explore the real meaning of these words and how they are important in everyday life and in the personal development of us all.
The school ensures there are opportunities to develop skills of team building, leadership, empathy and, crucially, kindness and respect for others.
Cultural exchanges with other schools abroad help enormously with giving students a wider perspective on the values, standards and expectations in other countries. The cliché, ‘Education changes the World’ is true of course, but it is the people who have to fully endorse and put this education into operation, for changes to really become embedded in the minds and souls of everyone. Lime House school is eager to expand its cultural exchanges and very much looks forward to this new partnership.
Recently we have also been reflecting on ‘British Values’ which as an international school is important for us all to understand as we are living, working and learning in the UK. During our reflections we keep coming back to our two mantras, mentioned earlier and how to ensure they are firmly established in our daily learning.
In summary, LHS strives for excellence each and every day through the vocational endeavours of all its staff and students.
Michael John Smith
Headteacher
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I like to think that Lime House School offers a combination of historical culture and 21st Century learning for the benefit of our students and staff. Here we all grow together, and we are fortunate to do so in this most beautiful and supportive environment.
Our values of excellence, integrity and compassion are there for all to see through our daily interactions and commitment to one another.
We consider the well being and personal development of all students is as important as their academic progress and achievement. So too is their safety and health to ensure they are fully confident and trusting in what the school offers them in this vital time of their life.
The school has two very important mantras:
The 3 R’s, Respect, rights and responsibilities
ICE, integrity, compassion and excellence
Each day we explore the real meaning of these words and how they are important in everyday life and in the personal development of us all.
The school ensures there are opportunities to develop skills of team building, leadership, empathy and, crucially, kindness and respect for others.
Cultural exchanges with other schools abroad help enormously with giving students a wider perspective on the values, standards and expectations in other countries. The cliché, ‘Education changes the World’ is true of course, but it is the people who have to fully endorse and put this education into operation, for changes to really become embedded in the minds and souls of everyone. Lime House school is eager to expand its cultural exchanges and very much looks forward to this new partnership.
Recently we have also been reflecting on ‘British Values’ which as an international school is important for us all to understand as we are living, working and learning in the UK. During our reflections we keep coming back to our two mantras, mentioned earlier and how to ensure they are firmly established in our daily learning.
In summary, LHS strives for excellence each and every day through the vocational endeavours of all its staff and students.
Michael John Smith
Headteacher
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 25.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 24.15% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 41.41% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.04% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.48% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.93% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.79 | 2.69 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.18% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.36% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.86% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.82% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 29.44% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 46.11% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.67% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.81% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.27 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.1% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.67% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.24% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.1% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 24.46% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 41.75% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.96% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.38% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.26% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.16% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.26% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.26% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 8 | 29.45% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 13 | 47.77% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 27.86% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.09% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.11% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.44% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.67% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.44% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 30.32% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 48.64% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.59% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.77% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.27% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.94% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.31% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.25% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.44% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.69% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.1 | 25.75 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.26 | 26.42 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.20% | 12.17% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 79 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.75% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 17.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.81% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.7 | 29.03 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.63 | 28.03 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 13.95% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 91 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50.44% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 12.63% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.13% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.69% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.40 12 | 28.01 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 12 | 29.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 45.5% | 13.56% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 112 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 47.33% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 23.07% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.64 10 | 26.53 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.21 14 | 28.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 10.35% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.33% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.93% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.53% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.32 | 24.73 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.33 | 28.66 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 50.0% | 15.18% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 16.92% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.69% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.92% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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