Lime Hills Academy
URN: 149149 • Nailsea BS48 2NN
Overview
- Name
- Lime Hills Academy
- URN
- 149149
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lis Jolley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01275595501
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pound Lane, Nailsea BS48 2NN
Summary
Lime Hills Academy, part of the Cabot Learning Federation, is a free special school located in Nailsea, North Somerset, catering to children and young people aged 5 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Opened in September 2022, the school currently accommodates 55 pupils, with a capacity of 65, and aims to provide a supportive environment tailored to individual learning needs.
The academy focuses on an individualised curriculum that promotes strengths and personal development through creative arts, artisanship, and agriculture. This approach is designed to engage students and enhance their educational outcomes, ensuring they remain motivated and connected to their learning journey.
Lime Hills Academy is committed to fostering a collaborative community, working closely with families and local partners to support students' growth and well-being. The school’s ethos is rooted in high expectations and a dedication to improving life chances for all pupils, reflecting the values of the Cabot Learning Federation.
The academy focuses on an individualised curriculum that promotes strengths and personal development through creative arts, artisanship, and agriculture. This approach is designed to engage students and enhance their educational outcomes, ensuring they remain motivated and connected to their learning journey.
Lime Hills Academy is committed to fostering a collaborative community, working closely with families and local partners to support students' growth and well-being. The school’s ethos is rooted in high expectations and a dedication to improving life chances for all pupils, reflecting the values of the Cabot Learning Federation.
Useful links
- CLF Big Events (calendar)
- Our Strategy (other)
- Executive Team (other)
- Meet the Board (other)
- Our Story (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Welcome from CEO (other)
- About Us (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ashbrooke House School (61.6)
- Baytree School (56.8)
- Ravenswood School (55.4)
- Seven Hills (52.2)
- EOTAS Vocational Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 65
- Pupils
- 55
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- 60.00
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 55 | 46 | 9 | 65 | 60.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 65 | 48.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 65 |
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