Lime House School
Our aim is simply to ensure that each pupil achieves his or her potential both academically and socially, with each child treated individually. Our pupils are cared for in a safe rural environment and every possible attempt is made to ensure that they develop confidence and self-esteem. That our pupils are happy is our prime concern, a happy child is often a successful one.
Category: Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Roll: 100 Boys / / 67 Girls
Day pupils: 52
Boarder Number: 115
Age Range: 7-18 Years
Founded: 1899
Location Description
Rural. The school is located in the north of England seven miles outside the border city of CARLISLE. Overseas students usually arrive at Newcastle (1 hour) or Manchester (2 hours) airports and the school will collect students from these airports. London is a 3 hour rail journey from Carlisle. Although set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside the school is easily reached from Junction 42 of M6.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Michael Smith
Contact for enquiries: Ms J Fisher, Bursar
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BX
Tel: 01228 710225
Email: office@limehouseschool.co.uk
Email: Admissions@limehouseschool.co.uk
Facilities
Sports Hall, extensive sports fields, ICT suite, Drama and Art rooms, Design Technology room and Science laboratories.
The Lime House International Studies Programme is designed to equip pupils with a range of qualifications for entry to Sixth Form and beyond. The one year intensive course offers pupils guided immersion in the language with focused study for up to four GCSE equivalent qualifications depending upon the point of entry.
Scholarships
Available, please contact the school bursar.
Entrance Requirements
Non-selective
Fees
From January 2025
Day fees: Juniors (Years 3 – 6) £4,000 +vat per term. Seniors £4,950 +vat per term.
Boarding fees: Juniors (Years 5 & 6) £10,750 +vat per term. Seniors £11,750 +vat per term.
Weekly boarding is available upon request, as is flexi-boarding.
Learning Support: £400 +vat per term.
Activities: £100 +vat per term.
Affiliations/Memberships
CReSTeD, ISA, ISC, BSA
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OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
We warmly welcome visits by prospective pupils and their families.
All year round individual appointments are available.
If you would like to arrange a visit, or to discuss anything in relation to our School, please email office@limehouseschool.co.uk or call 01228 710225.
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