The Limes College is a not applicable school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision 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 Limes College currently has around 84 pupils on roll, which is about 42% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 56.0% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.1%). african pupils make up about 16.7%
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: | Sutton West Centre, Sutton, SM1 2SD |
| Website: | www.thelimescollege.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086521150 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Sali Goodrich |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145704 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 84 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| White British | 57.10% | 48 |
| African | 16.70% | 14 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 884 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 625 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.