The Limes College

The school is built on the core values of Belonging, Relationships, Moving On, and Achievement, which are embedded into everyday practice. It believes that children are part of a family and community and must be supported within that context. The educational intent is to provide knowledge, skills, and an entitlement to education that empowers children to grow, find their place in the world, and contribute to their diverse community.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, covering subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Creative Arts, and Media Studies. Vocational pathways include BTEC Sport, Hair & Beauty, Health and Social Care, Construction, Animal Studies, Horticulture, and Occupational Studies for the Workplace. The school also provides bespoke education packages and specialized support for students with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

The school focuses on helping students to belong, build positive relationships, move on, and achieve. It provides comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance to prepare students for post-16 pathways, including A Levels, Apprenticeships, T Levels, and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs). The school maintains strong links with local colleges and training providers to support students in their transition to further education or the workplace.

The school provides dedicated support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those with complex life circumstances. Every student is allocated a family outreach worker as their primary point of contact, and the school employs mental health first aiders to support student wellbeing. Additionally, the school offers SEND outreach services and a range of support groups, including a Family Support Group and a Respite/Turnaround Programme.

The school operates an open-door policy and works with students, families, and agencies from the community. It provides education for children and young people who have found themselves unable to access mainstream education due to unmet needs or complex life circumstances. The primary aim of the provision is to assess students and facilitate their transition back into appropriate mainstream or special school settings.

The school operates on a termly basis with meetings for the Local Governing Body scheduled for the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms. The academic year includes various career-focused events, such as mock interview days, workplace insights, and transition support assemblies. Pay and Staffing Committee meetings are also held throughout the academic year.

The school operates across two main sites: the Sutton West site on Robin Hood Lane and the Primary Limes site on Lindbergh Road in Wallington. The facilities support a diverse curriculum, including specialized areas for subjects such as Animal Studies, Horticulture, Hair & Beauty, and Design & Technology. The campus is equipped to provide both bespoke education packages and small group support for students with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

The school offers a wide range of career-focused activities and enrichment opportunities, including mock interview days, workplace insight visits to construction sites and healthcare trusts, and assemblies with organizations like the London Fire Brigade. Students participate in events such as the Teentech Festival and various university discovery days. The school also hosts a careers podcast channel and provides opportunities for both in-person and virtual work experience.