Lime Academy Larkswood
London, E4 8ET · Waltham Forest · primary school
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32nd of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 2,515 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 Larkswood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 510 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lime Academy Larkswood
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils are happy and safe” and “behave very well in class.” Leaders have implemented an ambitious, redesigned curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge securely, particularly in reading, where staff deliver phonics effectively. While the overall picture is positive, the report notes that the full benefits of the new curriculum and enrichment programmes are not yet fully established across all areas.
Strengths
- Pupils “learn to read extremely well,” supported by staff who are trained in phonics and regularly assess progress to identify gaps.
- Teachers are “subject experts” who “explain new concepts clearly,” creating lessons that are “calm and purposeful.”
- Staff work effectively with support staff to help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities access the curriculum alongside their peers.
- Leaders support personal development through educational outings and workshops, such as Year 6 pupils trying rationing recipes during history lessons.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the new curriculum is “implemented securely across all subjects,” as it is not yet fully embedded in some foundation subjects.
- Leaders should increase the “range of enrichment and leadership opportunities” to provide a richer variety of activities for pupils’ wider development.
- Curriculum planning in the early years needs to be more securely thought through to ensure children build knowledge cumulatively and are “routinely ready for the next stage of their education.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff demonstrating a strong awareness of local risks and working well with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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
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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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