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The Limes College

Academy alternative provision converter · Sutton · SM1 2SD

Ages 5–16 · 61 pupils · Sutton

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill31%

61 pupils · 200 places

Pupils on roll
61
Boys / girls
31 / 30
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
61 / 200 (31%)
Free school meals
62.3%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Alternative Learning Trust
Headteacher
Headteacher Sali Goodrich

Location

Address
Sutton West Centre, Robin Hood Lane
Postcode
SM1 2SD
Town
Sutton
County
Surrey
Local authority
Sutton
District
Sutton
Constituency
Sutton and Cheam
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
16 on roll / 16 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in Sutton, Sutton, 61 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 62.3%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Sutton
27
Academies among open schools in Sutton
56% (15)
Open schools in SM1
14
Open schools in Sutton LA
74

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Sali Goodrich
Telephone
02086521150
Website
www.thelimescollege.org.uk

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