The Limes Primary Academy — Primary School in Lowestoft

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The Limes Primary Academy

Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ

367 Pupils

420 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

30.20% FSM %

177 Boys

190 Girls

About The Limes Primary Academy

The Limes Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 367 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Charlotte Thompson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Lowestoft
Ward	Oulton Broad
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10068138
URN	143671
Data Last Updated	07-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Anthony Bersford-Land	Chair of Local Governing Body	29/11/2022	15/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Beales	Local Governor	05/12/2022	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Herrington	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Stebbings	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Danielle Storey	Local Governor	04/12/2024	03/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Charlotte Thompson	Local Governor	02/05/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal