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Lime Academy Hartwell

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Lime Academy Hartwell

1 York Street, Luton, LU2 0EZ

Free schools special · Ages 11–19

Ofsted
Inadequate
Feb 2024

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
1.23 km away · Other independent school
Denbigh High School
1.38 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Chiltern Academy
1.39 km away · Free schools
Good
Avenue Centre for Education
1.75 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Active Support Education Centre
1.83 km away · Other independent special school

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About Lime Academy Hartwell

Lime Academy Hartwell is a secondary school in Luton, Luton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 1 York Street, Luton, LU2 0EZ | More schools in Luton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lime Academy Hartwell, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Windmill Hill School)
  2. Feb 2024 — Inadequate
  3. Feb 2024 — Inadequate (predecessor: Windmill Hill School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lime Academy Hartwell

What is Lime Academy Hartwell's Ofsted rating?
Lime Academy Hartwell received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Lime Academy Hartwell located?
Lime Academy Hartwell is a secondary school in Luton, Luton (LU2 0EZ).
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