The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 443
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Emma Skipper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerstham Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 1.1km away
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Bede's School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Furzefield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Furzefield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Carrington School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery take?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is in Merstham, RH1 3LH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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