Lime Academy Hornbeam

A good academy special converter school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lime Academy Hornbeam.

London, E175NT Ofsted: Good Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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
20 June 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Folly Lane
Walthamstow
London, E175NT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138454
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIME TRUST
Capacity
295 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
283
Free School Meals
52.4% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (283 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
283 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shaping lives — a lesson at a time"

Respect Equity Self-worth Partnership Enjoyment Communication (a voice for all) Trust

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher emphasising a person-centred, sequenced curriculum, high aspirations, inclusion, and shaping lives — one lesson at a time.

Facilities

Two campuses: Brookfield House Campus and William Morris Campus

Curriculum Highlights

Snowden pathway Fuji pathway Everest pathway Life Skills Curriculum / CEIAG / PfA outcomes Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

SEND Provision

The school provides a SEND Information Report detailing services and support for families within the school with children aged 2–19 with SEND, including EHCP pathways and involvement of outside agencies.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions depend on the local authority agreeing that Lime Academy Hornbeam is the best provision and will fund the place, the parent/child liking the setting, and the school having capacity and resources to meet needs.

Financial Information

Dinners cost £2.50 per meal; Arbor account is required for payment; cash and cheques are not accepted. UIFSM available for eligible pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

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