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Lime House School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lime House School is an other independent not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-18

Age range

76

Pupils

350

Capacity

22%

Fill rate

Lime House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lime House School?

The catchment area for Lime House School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Lime House School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Lime House School: 350 places, 22% filled: places available

Lime House School has a published admission number of 350 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 22%. At 22% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →

Lime House School: School Information

Full address
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7BX
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
112442

Other Not applicable Schools in Carlisle

If Lime House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Lime House School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lime House School

What is the catchment area for Lime House School?

The catchment area for Lime House School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lime House School oversubscribed?

Lime House School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 76 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Lime House School?

Admission to Lime House School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lime House School cover?

Lime House School is a not applicable school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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