The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Limes Primary Academy is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 11th of 19 primary schools in Lowestoft. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- 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 22 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending The Limes Primary Academy. They talk about the three learning powers of 'resilience, responsible and reflective' that help them to be successful in school. Pupils are keen to learn and they engage well in lessons. Pupils behave well because leaders have high expectations of their behaviour. Pupils, including children in early years, respond positively to the clear routines and expectations that are in place. Pupils develop positive relationships with each other and with staff. They are courteous and respectful. Bullying is rare in the school. When it does happen, pupils are very confident that leaders will resolve it quickly. Pupils feel and are safe. All pupils value the opportunities they are given to take on extra responsibilities. They talk with pride about helping the local council to design part of the neighbouring country park. They enjoy working as part of the pupil parliament and as members of the eco-council to help improve the school for others. Pupils and staff care about their school and the local community. The development of a local 'community kitchen' hub in the school supports those families in the local area with donations of food, clothing and toys.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils cannot always recall the key information that they need to know and remember. This means that they do not consistently make important links between prior and current learning. Leaders need to ensure that in all subjects, pupils are supported to recall what they have learned.
- Despite some recent improvements, a significant number of parents are dissatisfied with leaders' engagement with them. Leaders should review how they communicate with parents to ensure that they are fully involved in school life, so that as many parents and carers as possible feel engaged and are confident in how to best support their children with their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
354 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Limes Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Woods Loke Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Dell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Include Suffolk | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Charlotte Thompson
- Phone
- 01502449200
- Address
- Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 143671
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.