# Lime Academy Orton — Peterborough, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Anthony Skipworth

## Contact

- **Address:** Clayton Campus, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough
- **Phone:** 01733 391800
- **Website:** http://limeacademyorton.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/peterborough/lime-academy-orton-21401

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Inadequate — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — Sep 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Dec 2022)*

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