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Lime Academy Hartwell

1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ ·

Ofsted:Inadequate· 2024
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At a glance

A state special school for ages 11–19 in Luton. Rated Inadequate at its last graded Ofsted inspection of its predecessor school (February 2024). Results aren't compared with the England average for special schools.

Ages
11–19
Pupils
121
Gender
–
Sixth form
Yes
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Luton
Academy trust
LIME TRUST
Headteacher
Teneille Dardis
Opened
Apr 2025

Inspection

Ofsted (framework in use until November 2025)

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Graded inspection 14 Feb 2024Inspection of predecessor school
InadequateOverall effectiveness
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Inadequate

Safeguarding effective: Yes

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Exam results

No published results yet. The school may be new, too small for figures to be published, or not have pupils at the end of a key stage.

Admissions

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Catchment area

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Last distance offered

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Pupils

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Pupils
121
Capacity
120
101% full
Girls / boys
20/80
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