Limes Farm Junior School
Chigwell, IG7 5LP · Essex · primary school
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181st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 6.8/10 against 1,596 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Limes Farm Junior School 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, 21.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking, Cartoon Drawing, Art, Karate, Teambuilding, and Drama clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Teambuilding club? How does the after-school club structure its day?
What Ofsted said about Limes Farm Junior School
Overview
Limes Farm Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and value the opportunities provided to learn and grow. The inspection confirms that leaders have designed a well-organised curriculum and that staff inspire pupils to love reading, though some areas require refinement to ensure all pupils catch up effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils "quickly understand and live up to the school’s values," demonstrating kindness and taking on responsibilities such as play leaders.
- The curriculum is "well-organised" with clear guidance for teachers, ensuring pupils "remember most of what they have been taught."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using "up-to-date training" to help them learn.
- Leaders have built "positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff," with staff reporting they feel well supported and enjoy working at the school.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to act "swiftly and appropriately" when concerns arise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "make clear and sequence exactly what pupils need to know and understand across all areas of the curriculum," as some plans are less well developed.
- Leaders must ensure they provide the necessary support for all pupils to "improve their reading quickly," particularly those furthest behind in basic phonics skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to deal with concerns and pupils confident they can talk to staff about worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 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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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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