The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
103
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 367
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Charlotte Thompson
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOulton Broad Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Woods Loke Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Secondary · 1.7km away
Dell Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Ashley School
Special school · 2.2km away
Include Suffolk
Independent · 2.3km away
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Limes Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Limes Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Limes Primary Academy?
The Limes Primary Academy currently has 367 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Limes Primary Academy take?
The Limes Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Limes Primary Academy?
The Limes Primary Academy is in Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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