The Limes College is an alternative provision academy in Sutton for children and young people aged 5 to 16. It supports speech and language and SEMH.
- Ages 5–16
- 61 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 61 (places for 200)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Sali Goodrich (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Alternative Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 June 2019
- Free school meals
- 62.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sutton
- School reference (URN)
- 145704
Needs it supports
2 needs: speech and language, SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Sutton (4)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Sutton (2)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sutton council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Sutton West Centre, Sutton, SM1 2SD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Thomas Wall Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–5 0.1 miles
- Grove Road School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Orchard Hill College Independent · Ages 16–99 0.4 miles
By need in Sutton: Autism (9) · Speech and language (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about The Limes College
How do I get a place at The Limes College?
Places at The Limes College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sutton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does The Limes College support?
Speech, language and communication and social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Limes College take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Limes College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Limes College?
Sutton West Centre, Sutton, SM1 2SD, in Sutton.
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