How many pupils does The Limes Primary Academy have?

The Limes Primary Academy has 367 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Limes Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Limes Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does The Limes Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at The Limes Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Limes Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Limes Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Limes Primary Academy?

The Limes Primary Academy is located at Lime Avenue, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR32 3BQ.

The Limes Primary Academy

Lime Avenue, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR32 3BQ

Good

Inspected 22 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

367

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About The Limes Primary Academy

The Limes Primary Academy is a free school in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 367 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 367 / 420 (87%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

29.1%

Free school meals

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

12.8%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

11.6%

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.

17.75

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

20.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

9.2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£42,361

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,806 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£5,844

Spend per pupil

£6,546

Income per pupil

51%

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: Lime Avenue, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR32 3BQ
Phone: 01502449200
Head Teacher: Charlotte Thompson
Website: http://thelimesacademy.org/

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Limes Primary Academy?: The Limes Primary Academy is a free school in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does The Limes Primary Academy have?: The Limes Primary Academy has 367 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Limes Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Limes Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
How does The Limes Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at The Limes Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Limes Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Limes Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Limes Primary Academy?: The Limes Primary Academy is located at Lime Avenue, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR32 3BQ.

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