Lime Tree Primary Academy

About Lime Tree Primary Academy

Lime Tree Primary Academy is an academy converter in Sale, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 481 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

481 / 472 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Budworth Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 2RP

Phone

01619050790

Executive Headteacher

Lauren Slack

Website

https://limetree.bright-futures.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lime Tree Primary Academy?

Lime Tree Primary Academy is an academy converter in Sale, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Lime Tree Primary Academy have?

Lime Tree Primary Academy has 481 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lime Tree Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Lime Tree Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lime Tree Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lime Tree Primary Academy is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Lime Tree Primary Academy?

Lime Tree Primary Academy is located at Budworth Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 2RP.