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Lime Tree Primary School

Lime Tree Primary School

Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

54%

Capacity

227

Pupils

4.4x

Demand

About Lime Tree Primary School

Lime Tree Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Lime Tree Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue Hawker, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9579th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.

Lime Tree Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 30 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lime Tree Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Lime Tree Primary School 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSouth Bank Terrace, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG
HeadteacherSue Hawker
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)26.9%
School Capacity227 / 420 (54% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9579th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 70%

1378th of 1,592

In London

Top 87%

22nd of 27

In Kingston upon Thames

Top 81%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:76%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:65%
Higher:24%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +5%

'22/23

49%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

4
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketNetballSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

131

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

28 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lime Tree Primary School

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

Contact Information

02083909544www.limetree.info

South Bank Terrace, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG

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South Bank Terrace, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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