Lime Academy Larkswood

About Lime Academy Larkswood

Lime Academy Larkswood is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 585 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lime Academy Larkswood "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ellie Metcalf, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3978th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Lime Academy Larkswood is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 46 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lime Academy Larkswood include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Lime Academy Larkswood is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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