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Lime Hills Academy
Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.7 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
55
Capacity
65
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy boasts a remarkable 100% parent satisfaction rate, indicating strong community support. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, as the GCSE Attainment 8 score is notably low at 2.2, with no students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents should consider the supportive environment alongside the academic challenges when evaluating this option for their children.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Irish1.8%
White Other1.8%
Location
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51.43751, -2.76704 · BS48 2NN
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN149149
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Lime Hills Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lime Hills Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Lime Hills Academy a good school?
Lime Hills Academy scores 51.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Hills Academy?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lime Hills Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lime Hills Academy in GCSEs?
Lime Hills Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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