Lime Walk Primary School

A good community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lime Walk Primary School.

Hemel Hempstead, HP39LN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lime Walk
Bennetts End
Hemel Hempstead, HP39LN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117333
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lime Walk, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9LN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
218
Free School Meals
32.4% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Lime Walk Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 102.0
2024 101.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
218 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Safety Creativity Confidence Lifelong learning

Head Teacher's Message

As Headteacher I promise to fully engage with all members of the community to see that the children of Lime Walk Primary School receive an education that inspires them, engages their passions and one that will live fondly in their memories for many years to come.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tree Tops After school Club Breakfast Club

Facilities

8 classrooms nature areas playgrounds large playing field separate Nursery entrance

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Art and Design Computing Design and Technology French Geography History Music PE Phonics PSHE RE Early Years Year Group Plans

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Lime Walk Primary School has an annual admission number of 30 pupils per year for Reception, and we issue places for any other children in other year groups, as and when they may become available. Section 324 of the Education Act 1996 requires the governing bodies of all maintained schools to admit children with an EHC Plan that names the school.

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