Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Merstham for ages 2 to 11.
Daily practice for Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 445
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, RH1 3LH
- Phone
- 01737 645836
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The curriculum is built around four core values: Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience.
- The school has an Outdoor Learning area used for hands-on learning.
- The school's ethos is that strong, respectful relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website; Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- As an academy the school follows the outline of the National Curriculum, teaching through engaging topics.
- The school does not state any languages taught.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website; Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils take part in musical workshops for KS1 and KS2 with Rocksteady, following a whole-school assembly.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The published admission number for Reception is 60 children each year.
- Children of staff can seek priority admission and must complete a Supplementary Information Form.
- Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 can apply for a Reception place from 2 November 2026.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Nursery
- The school's nursery takes children from aged 2.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Reception closing date for applications is 15 January 2027.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The official school day for Reception and older year groups runs from 8:45am registration to 3:15pm.
- Parents book clubs through the school's online booking system.
- The Outdoors Project Club runs at the school and has places available.
Source: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website; Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website; Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 12 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 13 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 13 miles
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 14 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 139557. Checked 9 November 2026.
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