Is The Limes Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 184th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Limes Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at The Limes Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Limes Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at The Limes Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Limes Primary Academy

Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ

Local ranking184th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 36

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 367
Boys: 167 (47%)
Girls: 187 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (84% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 30.8%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,844/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.6%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%

88.6%

White British

2.5%

White Other

2.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01502449200

office@thelimesacademy.org

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Lime Avenue

Lowestoft, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143671
UKPRN: 10068138
Establishment No.: 2189
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST

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