Where is The Limes School located?

The Limes School is a secondary school in Preston, Tameside (OL7 9DU).

How many pupils attend The Limes School?

The Limes School has around 6 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Limes School with other schools?

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Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Limes School

73A Taunton Road, Ashton under Lyne, Preston, OL7 9DU

Other independent special school

Boys

Pupils

Ages

11-18

Capacity

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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