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Lime Academy Hornbeam
- All-through
- Waltham Forest E17 5NT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress due to the strong focus on individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, show good attitudes to learning, and are polite.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: The Hospital and Home Teaching Service meets pupils' needs exceptionally well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is good with teachers knowing their pupils well and helping them make good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan lessons well to meet individual needs but need to challenge the most able more.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff help pupils develop confidence and independence, although sometimes not challenging enough.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents appreciate the high-quality care and support the academy gives their children.
Communication with Parents: Excellent liaison with families, especially those using the Hospital and Home Teaching Service.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are supportive and appreciate the academy鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are committed to raising expectations and have a clear action plan.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders regularly review teaching and plan effective staff development programs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and any incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons is good, promoting a calm and orderly environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The family support team works effectively with pupils and families, emphasizing safety and welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have many opportunities including disabled sports competitions and educational visits.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum includes activities that broaden pupils鈥� understanding of the wider world.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is well used but has room for improvement.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is well planned, helping students make sensible decisions about their future.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Transitions to the next stage of education are very well managed, instilling confidence.
Support for SEND: Strong focus on meeting individual needs helps pupils with SEND make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Pathways lead to qualifications like GCSE, functional skills, and BTEC.
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Lime Academy Hornbeam is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 283 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 2-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 90 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 96 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.57% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 86 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 83 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 96% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 97% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.56% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lime Academy Hornbeam
Local authority ratio 18 : 1