Lime Academy Watergall

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lime Academy Watergall.

Peterborough, PE38NX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
9 July 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Watergall
Bretton
Peterborough, PE38NX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144600
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Watergall, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8NX
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIME TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
339
Free School Meals
46.9% (159 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 100.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
339 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

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

Lime Academy Watergall promotes diversity through celebrations of different faiths and cultures. Religious Education and whole school assemblies reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others. The school emphasises British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance.

Curriculum Highlights

Zones of Regulation Boom Reader (reading app)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

LEAP (Lime Extended Activities Provision) offers a range of clubs and enrichment before, during and after school. LEAP is non-profit; income beyond running costs is used to support additional activities. Breakfast Club runs 8:00am–start of the school day with breakfast; After School Club runs 3:25pm–5:45pm with a hot snack. Costs: £3.00 per day for breakfast; £8.00 per day for after school. Bookings are via Arbor; four weeks’ cancellation notice; if a booked session is not attended you will still be charged; Arbor accounts in arrears may result in suspension of the service.

Admissions Criteria

Reception September 2026 admissions follow Peterborough City Council’s admission procedures and criteria.

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