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Lime Academy Forest Approach

Settle Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 9YA

Good

Inspected 24 May 2023

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
2–19
Ages
129
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special sponsor led
Type

About Lime Academy Forest Approach

Lime Academy Forest Approach is an academy special sponsor led in Romford, Havering, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 129 pupils on roll. It is part of LIME TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Havering →
School Type
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
Ages 2–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
129 / 120 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

57.3%
Free school meals
15.3%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
85%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%
Overall absence
36.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

17.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24
7.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
28.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +27.2 vs 2023/24
£53,946
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 6% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,998 vs 2023/24
3
Teacher vacancies
14.6% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 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.

£34,372
Spend per pupil
£42,829
Income per pupil
72%
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
Settle Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 9YA
Phone
01708343649
Principal
Vicky Mummery

Academy Trust

LIME TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Level 2
PermanentPart time£24,056.71 - £25,105 · · NJC Points 6 -9, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week inset)
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Level 3
PermanentPart time£26,214.12 - £27,788.88 · · NJC Points 12-16, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week inset)
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
TeacherSEND
SEND Class Teacher
PermanentFull time£39,196 - £58,120 (FTE) · · Outer London Teachers pay scales + SEN Allowance
Closes 31 Dec 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lime Academy Forest Approach?
Lime Academy Forest Approach is an academy special sponsor led in Romford, Havering, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Lime Academy Forest Approach have?
Lime Academy Forest Approach has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lime Academy Forest Approach's Ofsted rating?
Lime Academy Forest Approach was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2023).
How does Lime Academy Forest Approach perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Lime Academy Forest Approach met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lime Academy Forest Approach part of an academy trust?
Yes — Lime Academy Forest Approach is part of LIME TRUST.
Where is Lime Academy Forest Approach?
Lime Academy Forest Approach is located at Settle Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 9YA.

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