Lime Tree Primary Academy
URN: 140877 • Sale M33 2RP
Overview
- Name
- Lime Tree Primary Academy
- URN
- 140877
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Larkin (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01619050790
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Budworth Road, Sale M33 2RP
Summary
Lime Tree Primary Academy is an outstanding primary school located in Sale, Trafford, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. As an academy converter, it aims to foster a love of learning and build self-belief among its 481 pupils. The school is committed to inclusivity, celebrating diversity and ensuring that every child feels valued and welcomed, particularly those who have been displaced from their home countries.
The academy offers a nurturing environment with spacious learning areas and state-of-the-art resources, including extensive grounds that feature a working farm and dedicated Forest School areas. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity and academic challenge, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Lime Tree Primary Academy actively engages with its community and emphasizes respect for the environment. The school has received the Belonging Matters Charter Mark, recognizing its efforts to create a supportive atmosphere for all students, including international new arrivals. This commitment to inclusivity and community support is central to the school's ethos.
The academy offers a nurturing environment with spacious learning areas and state-of-the-art resources, including extensive grounds that feature a working farm and dedicated Forest School areas. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity and academic challenge, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Lime Tree Primary Academy actively engages with its community and emphasizes respect for the environment. The school has received the Belonging Matters Charter Mark, recognizing its efforts to create a supportive atmosphere for all students, including international new arrivals. This commitment to inclusivity and community support is central to the school's ethos.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletter (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions and New Pupils (other)
- Term Dates, Opening Times and Attendance (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Springfield Primary School (80.5)
- Park Road Sale Primary School (78.3)
- Tyntesfield Primary School (78.0)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (72.8)
- Wellfield Infant and Nursery School (71.8)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 481
- Boys
- 237
- Girls
- 244
- FSM %
- 24.80
- Open date
- 2014-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 481 | 237 | 244 | 472 | 24.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 485 | 236 | 249 | 472 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 495 | 244 | 251 | 472 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 495 | 244 | 251 | 472 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 496 | 242 | 254 | 472 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 490 | 239 | 251 | 472 | 19.20 |
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