Lime Tree Primary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11328 pupils

Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5QNWebsite01582863859

Good328 pupilsAges 2–11

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils328

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils328

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

328 / 480 (68%)

Avg Class Size

~36*

Head Teacher

Ms Clare Lewis

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 42%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.9%vs 6.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence18.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support15.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 pupils (33%)

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (31%)

Specific Learning Difficulty14 pupils (24%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)19

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils328

Free school meals27.7%

English as additional language42.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British49.4%

White Other14.0%

Black African10.7%

Mixed Other5.8%

Unclassified4.3%

Indian3.4%

Asian Other3.0%

Pakistani2.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

White Irish0.9%

Traveller Irish0.9%

Bangladeshi0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Other0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

Black Other0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,864

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,536 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,186

Support staff£2,125

Premises£166

Energy£85

Learning resources£156

Income per pupil£6,105

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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