Limebrook Primary School and Nursery

About Limebrook Primary School and Nursery

Limebrook Primary School and Nursery is a small state primary in Maldon, Essex, and the numbers suggest it is a school that local families are keen to get into. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 123 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.1. Of those applicants, 34 put it as their first preference, and 25 of those were offered a place. That level of demand is a strong signal from the parent community, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in the data provided. With only 113 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly undersubscribed in terms of its physical size, yet the oversubscription for reception places tells a different story — it is the early years entry point that is most competitive. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and up, which may feed into that reception demand.

Academically, the data does not include specific exam results such as KS2 SATs scores or a Progress 8 figure for Limebrook, so it is not possible to compare its outcomes directly against the Essex local authority average of 62 for key stage 2. The school is a mixed, non-religious primary for ages 2 to 11, with a headteacher named David Welsh. It has a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at just 2.7 per cent, which is well below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent catchment. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection outcome is not provided in the data, so its current rating is unknown. However, the local authority of Essex has 33 outstanding-rated schools out of 444 total primary schools, so the competition for top-rated provision in the area is significant.

Limebrook offers a solid range of facilities for a small school, including an ICT suite, library, music rooms, gymnasium, playing fields, and a forest school. Sports provision includes swimming, athletics, netball, and cricket, while clubs cover drama, eco club, and book club. The school has a single recorded SEND provision for social, emotional, and mental health needs, which may suit families looking for targeted support in that area. With no official sixth form and no boarding, it is a straightforward primary option for local families, particularly those with younger children who can benefit from the nursery. The high oversubscription ratio for reception suggests that getting a place at this school requires careful planning and a strong first-preference application, especially for families living outside the immediate catchment.

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