Located in Romford, Lime Academy Ravensbourne is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter 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 Ravensbourne currently has around 86 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 17.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 58.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 12.8% , followed by african at 10.5%

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 SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Neave Crescent, Romford, RM3 8HN
Website: http://limeacademyravensbourne.org
Telephone: 01708341800
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Havering
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andy Smith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142722

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 85
Number of Pupils: 86
Number of Boys: 50
Number of Girls: 36

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 17.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 58.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.50%34
Pakistani12.80%11
African10.50%9
Other White9.30%8
Bangladeshi7.00%6
Other Asian3.50%3
White and Black African3.50%3
White and Asian3.50%3
Other Black2.30%2
Indian2.30%2
Other Mixed2.30%2
Caribbean1.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%1
Unclassified1.20%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
62%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
9%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.03
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
52%
Local authority average
60%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
45%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
44.6
Local authority average
46.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadford Primary School
Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS
3out of 4 856 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hilldene Junior School
Grange Road , RM3 7DU
- not rated 1,222 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hilldene Infants' School
Grange Road , RM3 7DU
- not rated 1,222 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hilldene Primary School
Grange Road , RM3 7DU
- not rated 1,222 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP
4out of 4 1,236 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ
- not rated 1,303 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ
3out of 4 1,303 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Redden Court School
Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS
- not rated 1,465 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redden Court School
Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS
4out of 4 1,465 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Campion School
Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX
- not rated 1,865 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL
- not rated 1,681 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ravensbourne School
Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Edullect Academy Independent School
Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB
- not rated 617 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Hare Park School
South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH
- not rated 1,394 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Inclusion Support Tutor
The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB
- not rated 1,433 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.