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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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