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Lime Academy Larkswood

Waltham Forest, E4 8ETPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#3,978
of 13,686 nationally

About Lime Academy Larkswood

Lime Academy Larkswood is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 144 applications for just 46 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.13. Of those applications, 44 were first-preference choices, and the school made 44 first-preference offers, meaning almost every family who put it top of their list secured a spot. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests strong word-of-mouth. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 2 to 11, and sits in Waltham Forest. It's led by headteacher Ellie Metcalf and has a nursery provision, so it can take children from age two. The school has a capacity of 800 and currently has 585 pupils on roll, with 24 per cent eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8ET
HeadteacherEllie Metcalf
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils585
Free School Meals (FSM)24.0%
School Capacity585 / 800 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:25-17:30

Source: limeacademylarkswood.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lime Academy Larkswood

Lime Academy Larkswood has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.