Lime Academy Parnwell
Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough, PE1 4YHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lime Academy Parnwell is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 35th of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2022, report published 28 April 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2022
Aspirations for what pupils can achieve at Parnwell are high. Everyone is welcome and difference is celebrated by pupils. They are proud of the qualities that make them individual. Pupils show high levels of empathy and respect for their peers. Pupils are part of a community where all barriers are removed so that all pupils can share in the same learning experiences. Pupils develop strong communication and language abilities in the school. This is to help them achieve and be successful, now and in the future. Pupils feel safe in school, they rarely see anything they would describe as bullying. They are happy to talk to staff about concerns and say adults respond quickly if help is needed. Worry boxes throughout the school are valued by pupils. These support pupils to share their views without fear. Pupils are encouraged to maintain good punctuality. They are welcomed to school early with a bagel snack, which is followed by mindfulness-focused activities. This sets up the day in the most positive way, helping pupils be ready for new learning challenges. A growing 'community spirit' is supporting parents and carers to feel involved, and this is valued by everyone.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects there is some variation in the way new knowledge is introduced and practised. This is because the subject specialist knowledge of teachers is less secure in these areas of the curriculum. Leaders, including subject leaders, should continue to act with urgency to provide the training and guidance for teachers, where required, to ensure the full curriculum is implemented to a consistently high quality.
- The academy council is relatively newly formed, and some members are new to their roles. Although it is evident that they are beginning to fulfil their duties, identified training needs should be addressed to ensure that members are able to fulfil their roles to both support and challenge leaders effectively. Those with responsibility for governance need to secure effective systems for sustainable improvement in the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
287 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Lime Academy Parnwell
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Hill Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Welland Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIME TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Ellie Gibson
- Phone
- 01733942912
- Address
- Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough, PE1 4YH
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 144598
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.