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Lime Tree Primary Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5QNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
0.9×
Applications did not exceed published places
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#10,989
of 13,686 nationally

About Lime Tree Primary Academy

Lime Tree Primary Academy is a state-funded primary school in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 328 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 480.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (13 Feb 2024). 49% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24. admissions data records 30 first-preference applications for 32 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressParkside Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
HeadteacherClare Lewis
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils328
Free School Meals (FSM)30.3%
School Capacity328 / 480 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Feb 2024
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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, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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Lime Tree Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.