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Lime Tree Primary Academy
Ages 2–11481 pupils
Lime Tree Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Sale, within the Trafford local authority. The school has around 481 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Sale can view Lime Tree Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Sale (M33 2RP), Lime Tree Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)70%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.4%
Free school meals25.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language40.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.3%
Attendance96.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sale
All schools in Sale →Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWorthington Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSale High SchoolGood · 0.3 miTemplemoor Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miMoorlands Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Anne's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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