Lime Tree Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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26th of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,425 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join netball, football, cricket, martial arts, dance, tennis, basketball, and fitness groups. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 45.0%? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lime Tree Primary School
Overview
Lime Tree Primary School is described as a "very inclusive school" where "pupils are happy" and "behave well." Leaders demonstrate "high ambition for all pupils," resulting in a curriculum that is carefully thought out and typically leads to pupils achieving well. The school fosters a nurturing environment where children feel safe and are encouraged to take on responsibilities, such as acting as mental health ambassadors.
Strengths
- Reading is given "high priority," with a "consistent approach" to phonics and matched books that helps pupils grow in "fluency and confidence."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support," including specialist therapy and adapted teaching, allowing them to "learn alongside their peers."
- The curriculum is "sequenced subject knowledge thoughtfully," enabling pupils to "connect prior knowledge to new learning confidently," particularly in mathematics.
- Leaders provide a "wide range of after-school activities" and workshops on issues like mental health, supporting pupils’ "personal development."
- Staff are trained to recognise signs that a pupil may need help, and leaders "follow up concerns swiftly" to ensure safety.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the "detailed curriculum is not as consistently implemented" because leaders’ checks are "not routinely thorough," leaving pupils’ knowledge "less secure." Leaders must ensure the planned curriculum is "delivered consistently well in all areas."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff aware of warning signs and leaders referring concerns to appropriate agencies "quickly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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