290
Pupils · 2024/25
37%
EAL · 2024/25
40%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 06/12/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWaltham Forest
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of Lime Academy Hornbeam · All-through · Waltham Forest
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
290
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
37%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
40%
Contact
Address
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT
Local authority
Waltham Forest
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 290 | 8.1 | 100% | 37% | 53% | 12% | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 283 | 7.1 | 100% | 38% | 52% | 13% | 42% |
| 2022/23 | 265 | 8.1 | 100% | 35% | 49% | 13% | 42% |
| 2021/22 | 276 | 7.9 | 100% | 33% | 47% | 13% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 276 | 8.3 | 100% | 34% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 263 | 7.5 | 100% | 39% | 52% | 11% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | 262 | 8.5 | 100% | 43% | 53% | 13% | 42% |
| 2016/17 | 254 | 7.5 | 100% | 45% | 53% | 11% | 32% |
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