Lime Tree Primary School
Lime Tree Primary School is a foundation school in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 203 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2023. In 2025, 45% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South Bank Terrace Surbiton Kingston upon Thames KT6 6DG |
| Phone | 02083909544 |
| Reference Number | 137575 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.72%
Girls: 48.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32% |
| White, Other | 21.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 18.2% |
| Asian, Other | 7.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| Indian | 2% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
Lime Tree Primary School has seen a transformation in its overall effectiveness, now being rated as good after previously requiring improvement. Pupils are happy and engaged, participating in a range of activities and displaying positive behavior. The school emphasizes inclusivity and safety, providing support for pupils with special educational needs. Leaders demonstrate high ambition for the curriculum, which is well-structured to align with national standards, leading to strong achievements for most pupils. However, some areas of the curriculum are not implemented with the same rigor, impacting pupils' knowledge retention in certain subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils display happiness and engagement at school.
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and respect for diversity.
- High priority given to reading with effective phonics teaching.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, including those in specialist provisions.
- Thoughtfully sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
- Positive relationships between leaders and pupils fostering trust.
- Good behavior management leading to minimal disruption.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subjects, affecting knowledge retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Third Preference | 20 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
0.25 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
0.27 miles |
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
0.37 miles |
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Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
0.38 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 8LJ |
0.59 miles |
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Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
0.74 miles |
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
0.74 miles |
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St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
0.87 miles |
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
0.93 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
0.93 miles |
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King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR |
0.99 miles |
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Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9HU |
1.03 miles |
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Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.04 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP |
1.19 miles |
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Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
1.45 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RZ |
1.45 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
1.5 miles |
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Educare Small School
12 Cowleaze Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6DZ |
1.56 miles |
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Thames Ditton Junior School
Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0BS |
1.57 miles |
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Thames Ditton Infant School
Speer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0PW |
1.6 miles |
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Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
0.34 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
0.36 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
0.58 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
0.81 miles |
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Berrylands School
Hogsmill Nature Reserve, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BW |
0.9 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
0.97 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.08 miles |
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Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
1.09 miles |
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Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.13 miles |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
1.19 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
1.3 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
1.41 miles |
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Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
1.52 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.56 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.63 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
1.72 miles |
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Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
1.9 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
2.05 miles |
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Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU |
2.05 miles |
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Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
2.06 miles |
What is Lime Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
When was Lime Tree Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Lime Tree Primary School was last inspected in May 2023.
How many pupils does Lime Tree Primary School have?
Lime Tree Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What age range does Lime Tree Primary School cover?
Lime Tree Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are Lime Tree Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 45% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Lime Tree Primary School?
Lime Tree Primary School is at South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG.