Lime Tree Primary Academy
Sale, M33 2RP · Trafford · primary school
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28th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 — 7.6/10 against 2,651 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, lacrosse, handball, cycling, and swimming, alongside an Art Festival and Forest School trips. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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
What specific support is offered to pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Lime Tree Primary Academy
Overview
Lime Tree Primary Academy is described as a “welcoming community” where pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and they “thrive socially.” The school delivers an “engaging and ambitious curriculum” with “outstanding” early years provision, ensuring children are “exceptionally well prepared” for future learning. Staff are noted as a “dedicated team” with strong subject knowledge, fostering a culture where pupils are “happy” and “confident.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and embody the school’s motto, “a place where everyone loves to learn.”
- The early years provision is “outstanding,” with children “exceptionally well prepared for the demands of Year 1.”
- Reading is central to the school’s work, with pupils immersed in “high-quality texts” and supported by “reading ambassadors.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “swiftly identified” and receive tailored adaptations to “progress well.”
- Personal development is “central to the life of the school,” with pupils “exceptionally well supported” in mental health and cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” checks on pupils’ understanding do not focus on the “most important knowledge,” leading to “gaps in some pupils’ learning.”
- The school should ensure teachers’ checks focus on “essential information” to prevent pupils from being prevented from “achieving as well as they could.”
- A “small number of pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should,” though the school works closely with parents to address this.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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