The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Ms Clare Lewis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillcrest School
Special school · Very close
Houstone School
Secondary · 465m away
The Chiltern School
Special school · 509m away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 571m away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chantry Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lime Tree Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lime Tree Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lime Tree Primary Academy?
Lime Tree Primary Academy currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lime Tree Primary Academy take?
Lime Tree Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lime Tree Primary Academy?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is in LU5 5QN, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lime Tree Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lime Tree Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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