Lime Walk Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9LN · Hertfordshire · primary school
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305th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,328 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lime Walk Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Lime Walk Primary School
Overview
Lime Walk Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a happy and friendly environment where pupils are proud of their work and behave well. Leaders have established a well-planned curriculum with a strong focus on reading and the progression of knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and friendly’, ‘kind and considerate’, and feel safe, with bullying being rare and effectively managed.
- Leaders have designed a ‘well-planned and carefully structured curriculum’ with a ‘clear focus on the progression of knowledge and skills’.
- There is a ‘clear, logically ordered plan for the teaching of phonics’, ensuring pupils ‘swiftly learn to read fluently’ and enjoy high-quality texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as their peers and ‘achieve well’ due to ‘well-considered changes’ by teachers.
- The school offers a ‘well-thought-out and effective enrichment programme’, including clubs, trips, and careers guidance that builds pupils’ aspirations.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment consistently well in some foundation subjects, meaning leaders may not always know if pupils have ‘secure understanding of the important knowledge’.
- Learning activities in the early years do not consistently focus on applying and practising curriculum knowledge, particularly in child-chosen tasks.
- Some new governors lack the expertise to ‘confidently challenge school leaders’ or verify the accuracy of information provided about improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well-trained to recognise signs of harm and a ‘rigorous recording system’ in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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