Lime Academy Forest Approach is a not applicable school in Romford, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lime Academy Forest Approach currently has around 129 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.9% boys and 27.1% girls. Around 56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 132 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.5%. african pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by other white at 10.1%
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.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Settle Road, Romford, RM3 9YA |
| Website: | http://limeacademyforestapproach.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01708343649 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Vicky Mummery |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142050 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 129 |
| Number of Boys: | 94 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.50% | 60 |
| African | 16.30% | 21 |
| Other White | 10.10% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.10% | 4 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrgo Priory Primary School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | - not rated | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 95 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Business and Education C.O. King's Wood School Settle Road , Colchester Road RM3 9XR | - not rated | 95 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Hill School Church Road , Noak Hill RM4 1LD | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.