How many pupils does Lime Wood Primary School have?

Lime Wood Primary School has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Lime Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lime Wood Primary School is part of THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Lime Wood Primary School?

Lime Wood Primary School is located at 2 Sandy Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1FJ.

Lime Wood Primary School

2 Sandy Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1FJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

111

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Lime Wood Primary School

Lime Wood Primary School is a free school in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 111 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST. 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 55.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 111 / 630 (18%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.2%

Free school meals

55.2%

EAL

9.0%

SEN support

21.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

12.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.99

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

5.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

£49,824

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↓ −£15,745 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.76

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,631

Spend per pupil

£9,450

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 2 Sandy Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1FJ
Phone: 01322344939
Head Teacher: Claire Ingrams
Website: https://www.limewoodprimaryschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lime Wood Primary School?: Lime Wood Primary School is a free school in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Lime Wood Primary School have?: Lime Wood Primary School has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Lime Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lime Wood Primary School is part of THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Lime Wood Primary School?: Lime Wood Primary School is located at 2 Sandy Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1FJ.

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