Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Peterborough, PE1 5JS · Peterborough · primary school
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53rd of 55 primary schools in Peterborough we can score, 61 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 1,585 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lime Academy Abbotsmede overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). The June 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and sports teams, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 476. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas graded during the recent inspection? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Overview
The report describes a "welcoming school" where pupils feel "valued and respected" and "safe." Leaders have implemented a "clear and well-planned curriculum" that is driving improvements in pupil achievement, particularly in writing and mathematics, while fostering strong pastoral care and community engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils "progress well from their various starting points," with disadvantaged pupils performing "well in the national tests."
- Staff build "warm, trusting relationships" with pupils, creating a "sense of security and belonging" and effectively supporting emotional wellbeing.
- The curriculum sets out "what pupils will learn," with a "sharp focus on handwriting and spelling" helping pupils write with confidence.
- Leaders have "removed financial barriers" to extra-curricular activities, providing free clubs that allow pupils to "develop their interests and talents."
- Early years staff ensure children "secure the foundations for fluent reading," with phonics teaching matched to each child's development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to improve "attendance and punctuality" so that all pupils have high attendance, addressing instances where pupils arrive late.
- Assessment must consistently inform teaching to develop "writing and reading competencies across subjects," ensuring teaching builds effectively on prior knowledge.
- Early years staff should "maximise the opportunities to engage children in high-quality interactions," proactively seeking out those who need the most support.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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