Lime Academy Orton

About Lime Academy Orton

A vibrant and inclusive special school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children and young people with a wide range of education needs and disabilities.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Anthony Skipworth

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 24 responses • 15.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

95.8% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.3% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

83.3% positive 4.2% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 24 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

18 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Hannah D

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

Our child has thrived at Lime Academy Orton, the staff are incredibly supportive and the facilities are excellent. We love the emphasis on independence and confidence-building. My child has made amazing progress and is happy to go to school, it's a real credit to the teachers and the school's values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Feb 22, 2023

4.0

"Positive Experiences, Room for Improvement"

We've had a mostly positive experience at Lime Academy Orton, the staff are friendly and the facilities are modern. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and consistency in the classroom. Overall, we're pleased with the progress our child has made but could see improvements in these areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel C

Parent Dec 20, 2022

5.0

"Truly Special School"

My child attended Lime Academy Orton for several years and I was constantly impressed by the school's commitment to each individual's needs. The Sixth Form provision is outstanding and prepared my child so well for adulthood. The school's atmosphere is warm and nurturing, making it a truly special place.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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