Located in Peterborough, Lime Academy Abbotsmede is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lime Academy Abbotsmede currently has around 454 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 39.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. other asian pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by white british at 11.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kingsley Road, Peterborough, PE1 5JS |
| Website: | http://limeacademyabbotsmede.org |
| Telephone: | 01733566847 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Rhys Maddox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144597 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 454 |
| Number of Boys: | 243 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 33.30% | 151 |
| Other Asian | 16.30% | 74 |
| White British | 11.70% | 53 |
| Pakistani | 8.10% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.90% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 6.20% | 28 |
| African | 4.20% | 19 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 10 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsmede Primary School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Junior School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmede Infant School Kingsley Road , PE1 5JY | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5JW | - not rated | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Community College Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NeneGate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.