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Lime Tree Primary Academy

Budworth Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2RP, Trafford


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
481
Capacity
472
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 69%, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% of respondents recommending the school.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 December 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.69%Top 39% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.11%Top 31% UK
Parent View (123 responses)
4.5
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
28% disagree
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.9%
Asian Chinese8.5%
Asian Indian6.4%
White Other5.0%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Black African3.5%
Asian Other3.3%
Other3.3%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.41703, -2.29868 · M33 2RP

School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN140877
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Lime Tree Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Lime Tree Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.

Is Lime Tree Primary Academy a good school?

Lime Tree Primary Academy scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Lime Tree Primary Academy?

Based on 123 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lime Tree Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near M33 2RP?

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