Is Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 411th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery 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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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5LP

Local ranking411th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 19 October 2022.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 160
Boys: 87 (48%)
Girls: 95 (52%)
Capacity: 180 (101% full)
SEND: 20.0%
FSM Eligible: 27.1%
EAL: 51.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,354/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 31.9%
White British: 26.9%
Black African: 8.8%
Asian Pakistani: 7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 7.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.4%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Asian Indian: 2.5%

31.9%

White Other

26.9%

White British

8.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02085011115

staylor@limesfarm.efspt.org

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Limes Avenue

Chigwell, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145991
UKPRN: 10068079
Establishment No.: 2707
Trust: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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