Lime Wood Primary School is a primary school in Erith, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Lime Wood Primary School currently has around 111 pupils on roll, which is about 18% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.8% boys and 43.2% girls. Around 27.0% 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.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.1%. african pupils make up about 23.4% , followed by other white at 11.7%

School Information

Address: 2 Sandy Road, Erith, DA8 1FJ
Website: https://www.limewoodprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01322344939
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Claire Ingrams
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143922

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Ofsted Inspection

    Pupils

    General

    Age Range: 4 - 11
    Gender: Mixed
    School Capacity: 630
    Number of Pupils: 111
    Number of Boys: 63
    Number of Girls: 48

    Ethnicity

    White British26.10%29
    African23.40%26
    Other White11.70%13
    Other Mixed7.20%8
    White and Black African6.30%7
    White and Black Caribbean4.50%5
    Bangladeshi2.70%3
    Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%3
    White and Asian2.70%3
    Caribbean2.70%3
    Other Asian2.70%3
    Indian1.80%2
    Unclassified1.80%2
    Pakistani1.80%2
    Gypsy/Roma0.90%1
    Other Black0.90%1
    Chinese0.00%0
    Irish0.00%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
    67%
    Local authority average
    65%
    England average
    61%
    Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
    School
    Town average
    11%
    Local authority average
    11%
    England average
    8%
    Average score in reading
    School
    Town average
    105.7
    Local authority average
    105.9
    England average
    105.1
    Average score in maths
    School
    Town average
    105.4
    Local authority average
    105.2
    England average
    104.3

    Nearby Schools

    Nursery

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Bedonwell Nursery School
    Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
    - not rated 2,350 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    Primary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Lime Wood Primary School
    2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ
    - not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
    St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
    Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ
    4out of 4 613 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
    Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School
    Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
    - not rated 832 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
    Christ Church CofE VA School
    Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
    - not rated 832 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
    Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
    Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG
    - not rated 832 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

    Secondary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
    Erith Road , DA17 6HT
    3out of 4 496 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Picardy School
    The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT
    - not rated 496 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Trinity School, Belvedere
    Erith Road , DA17 6HT
    - not rated 496 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Erith School
    Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
    - not rated 1,020 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    King Henry School
    Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
    - not rated 1,020 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    16 plus

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Bexley College
    Tower Road , DA17 6JA
    - not rated 413 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    All-through

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Harris Garrard Academy
    Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
    3out of 4 2,816 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
    The Business Academy Bexley
    Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
    - not rated 2,816 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

    Not applicable

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Cornerstone School
    Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW
    3out of 4 1,094 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
    Woodside School
    Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
    - not rated 1,540 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Woodside Academy
    Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
    3out of 4 1,540 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Break Through School
    121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX
    - not rated 1,585 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
    The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit
    Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX
    - not rated 2,342 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.