The Limes Primary Academy Catchment Area
The Limes Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 367 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
367
Pupils
420
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Limes Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Limes Primary Academy?
The catchment area for The Limes Primary Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Limes Primary Academy is set by Suffolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →The Limes Primary Academy: 420 places, 87% filled: places available
The Limes Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 367 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.2% of pupils at The Limes Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Suffolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →
The Limes Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143671
Other Primary Schools in Lowestoft
If The Limes Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.
Oulton Broad Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR32 3JX
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NR32 5HW
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NR32 5AX
Westwood Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 9RR
Red Oak Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 0RZ
Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 8RQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Limes Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Limes Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for The Limes Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Limes Primary Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Limes Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Limes Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 367 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for The Limes Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to The Limes Primary Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Limes Primary Academy cover? ▾
The Limes Primary Academy is a primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Limes Primary Academy? ▾
The Limes Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.