Lime Academy Larkswood
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Address | New Road, E4 8ET |
| School Website | www.limeacademylarkswood.org |
| Telephone | 2085294979 |
| URN | 141734 |
School Census
| Total | 686 |
| Girls/Boys | 334/352 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 39.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 156 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | Good |
| 13/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.8 |
| Maths Progress | 3.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 103.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -3.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 66 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 230 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 69 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 68 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As First Preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 30.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Ainslie Wood Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 140 Ainslie Wood Road, , E4 9DD
Chase Lane Primary School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: York Road, , E4 8LA
Parkside Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 21 Wellington Avenue, , E4 6RE