The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs S Pardalis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Limes Farm Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Limes Farm Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Limes Farm Junior School?
Limes Farm Junior School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Limes Farm Junior School take?
Limes Farm Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Limes Farm Junior School?
Limes Farm Junior School is in Chigwell, IG7 5LP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Limes Farm Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Limes Farm Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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