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Lime Tree Primary Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
328
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% of schools. However, only 11% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for young learners, with a LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than 43% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2024Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.4%
White Other14.0%
Black African10.7%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.91124, -0.50632 · LU5 5QN
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN148227
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.limetree.academy
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 13 February 2024.
Is Lime Tree Primary Academy a good school?
Lime Tree Primary Academy scores 42.8/100 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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