The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- The Surbiton Education Health Trust
- Head
- Ms Sue Hawker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSurbiton Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 407m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 431m away
Dysart School
Academy · 541m away
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 585m away
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Primary · 592m away
Maple Infants' School
Primary · 609m away
Surbiton High School
Independent · 936m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Questions parents ask
What is Lime Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lime Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lime Tree Primary School?
Lime Tree Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lime Tree Primary School take?
Lime Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lime Tree Primary School?
Lime Tree Primary School is in Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lime Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lime Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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