Lime Academy Orton is a not applicable school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. 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 Orton currently has around 153 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.1% boys and 39.9% girls. Around 50.0% 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 13.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 48%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.6% , followed by other white at 18.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Clayton Site, Peterborough, PE2 5SD |
| Website: | http://limeacademyorton.org |
| Telephone: | 01733391800 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Anthony Skipworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147944 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 153 |
| Number of Pupils: | 153 |
| Number of Boys: | 92 |
| Number of Girls: | 61 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 48% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.00% | 49 |
| Pakistani | 19.60% | 30 |
| Other White | 18.30% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.90% | 6 |
| African | 3.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary School Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 607 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Community College Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 8 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD | - not rated | 263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN | - not rated | 754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.