Lime Academy Hartwell

Special
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Inadequate

1 York Street, Luton, LU2 0EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lime Academy Hartwell is a special school in Luton for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Inadequate
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

121 pupils on roll, with places for 120

Eligible for free school meals41.3%

41.3%, 14.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.9%

47.9%, 26.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lime Academy Hartwell

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Richmond Hill School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Lady Zia Wernher School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Active Support Education Centre	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 1.6
Claystone School	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Not published
Woodlands Secondary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published

School details

School type: Free schools special
Sector: Free school
Trust: LIME TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Headteacher: Teneille Dardis
Phone: 01582280652
Website: limeacademyhartwell.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 1 York Street, Luton, LU2 0EZ
Local authority: Luton
URN: 151866

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.