Lime Academy Watergall
Peterborough, PE3 8NX · Peterborough · primary school
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47th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 1,445 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 Watergall overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in October 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to close the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lime Academy Watergall
Overview
The inspection found that while children get off to a good start in the early years and personal development is good, the overall quality of education requires improvement. Pupils do not yet consistently benefit from the revised curriculum, leading to inconsistent achievement, and significant staff turnover has resulted in uneven teaching quality across the school.
Strengths
- Early years provision is a strength, with consistent staffing enabling clear routines that help children settle quickly and build knowledge in early reading and mathematics.
- Pupils’ social and emotional needs are supported well by a pastoral team that offers advice to families, supporting pupils' readiness to learn.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through precise identification of needs and bespoke adaptations that help them achieve well alongside peers.
- Personal development is well considered, with daily lessons and assemblies helping pupils understand health, safety, equality, and diversity.
- A well-designed phonics programme ensures most pupils become fluent readers, with careful checks identifying those needing extra help.
Areas to improve
- Staff must be further trained to implement the behaviour curriculum consistently, as current inconsistencies allow disruptive behaviour and unkindness to affect learning.
- The school needs to embed support and training for staff to ensure a consistent approach to teaching and learning across all subjects, addressing current inconsistencies.
- Expectations for writing must be raised across the curriculum, as errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar often go unchecked, hindering pupils' ability to communicate their learning effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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