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The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.9 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
367
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in pushing academic excellence further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with parent satisfaction likely bolstered by its positive inspection outcome.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.48898, 1.71000 · NR32 3BQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN143671
School typeFree schools
Websitethelimesacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Limes Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Limes Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is The Limes Primary Academy a good school?
The Limes Primary Academy scores 42.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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