The Limes Primary Academy

URN: 143671 • Lowestoft NR32 3BQ

Overview

Name
The Limes Primary Academy
URN
143671
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Charlotte Thompson (since 2025)
Telephone
01502449200
Website
Visit
Address
Lime Avenue, Lowestoft NR32 3BQ

Summary

The Limes Primary Academy, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 367 pupils and a capacity for 420. The academy is committed to its mission of "Growing Learners for Life," aiming to foster a lifelong love of learning among its students. The school offers a contemporary learning environment and a 52-place pre-school, serving the Oulton area and surrounding communities.

The curriculum at The Limes is designed to be inspiring and immersive, promoting not only academic skills but also personal development. The school emphasizes three core values—Responsibility, Reflection, and Resilience—encouraging students to strive for their best, seek improvement, and persist in challenges. These values are integrated into daily activities and celebrated during weekly assemblies.

Parents have praised the supportive and dedicated staff, highlighting the individual attention given to each child. The Limes Academy also fosters community engagement through initiatives like a community kitchen, demonstrating its commitment to supporting families beyond the classroom.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
367
Boys
177
Girls
190
FSM %
30.20
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 367 177 190 420 30.20
2024-09-11 323 155 168 420 31.50
2023-09-11 205 102 103 420 25.30
2022-09-11 205 102 103 420 25.30
2021-09-11 150 69 81 420 27.60
2020-09-11 108 49 59 420 25.40

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