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Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Outstandinggraded 17/05/2022Ages 2–11443 pupilsDoes not apply
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Merstham, within the Surrey local authority. The school has around 443 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2022, Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Merstham can view Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 17/05/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals8.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-37%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)0%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Merstham
All schools in Merstham →East Surrey College0.3 miMerstham Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCarrington SchoolGood · 1.0 miMerstham Park SchoolGood · 0.7 miRoyal Alexandra and Albert SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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