The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 585
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- LIME TRUST
- Head
- Ms Ellie Metcalf
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Road, London, E4 8ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAinslie Wood Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Chase Lane Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Burnside Secondary PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Salisbury Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Selwyn Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Highams Park School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Rush Croft Sports College
Secondary · 1.5km away
South Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lime Academy Larkswood's Ofsted rating?
Lime Academy Larkswood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lime Academy Larkswood?
Lime Academy Larkswood currently has 585 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lime Academy Larkswood take?
Lime Academy Larkswood caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lime Academy Larkswood?
Lime Academy Larkswood is in London, E4 8ET, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lime Academy Larkswood have a sixth form?
No, Lime Academy Larkswood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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