Lime Tree Primary Academy
, LU5 5QN · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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12th of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 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 — 5.6/10 against 2,336 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lime Tree Primary Academy 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%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, football, basketball, gymnastics, dance, cricket, rounders and athletics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How are the various sports clubs organised during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Lime Tree Primary Academy
Overview
Lime Tree Primary Academy is a school where pupils are described as kind, welcoming, and proud of their community. The report highlights that the trust has a clear vision and is making positive changes, with the curriculum developing rapidly in many areas. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality and support systems mean that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
Strengths
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, showing "great consideration for each other" and good manners.
- In effective subjects, planning is detailed, and teachers provide "plenty of practice with key skills" to build confidence.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff using "interesting activities, songs and stories" to enrich language and reading skills.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel happy and safe, confident that staff will intervene against unkindness.
Areas to improve
- In recently introduced subjects, teachers do not always adapt tasks to address gaps in prior knowledge, leading to some pupils "not achiev[ing] as well as they should."
- Systems to evaluate the effectiveness of support, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are "not well established," meaning the school sometimes misses opportunities for improvement.
- Some pupils are "absent too frequently," and the school needs to further strengthen work with families to secure regular attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 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
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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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