Cherry Garden School
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 41 Bellenden Road London SE15 5BB |
| Phone | 02072374050 |
| Reference Number | 100881 |
Description
betaCherry Garden School is a non-selective, co-educational primary school located in Deptford, London at the address SE15 5BB. The school is known for its vibrant, multicultural community, with children from diverse backgrounds working in close collaboration to achieve excellent academic outcomes. Some key facts about the school include:
- Established in 1904, Cherry Garden is one of the oldest primary schools in the southeast London area.
- The school educates children in years Reception to Year 6, with a total enrollment of approximately 340 students.
- The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that respects the needs of each individual child, with an emphasis on a creative and “hands-on” approach to learning.
- Cherry Garden School actively participates in the London Challenge, which aims to raise academic standards across London.
- The school's achievement is recognized, as it was shortlisted for the Pride of Lewisham Awards 2018.
The school's mission is to create a caring and inclusive environment that nurtures the growth of every child, striving to achieve excellence in all curricular and out-of-curricular areas. Cherry Garden has earned a strong reputation within both local and wider communities for the high quality of teaching and its commitment to enhancing children’s educational experience. The dedicated staff works closely with parents to support children's development and is committed to providing an already oversubscribed school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.91%
Girls: 34.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 39.8% |
| White, British | 21.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-07-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Harris Primary Free School Peckham
112 Peckham Road, Peckham, SE15 5DZ |
0.08 miles |
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St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, SE15 5LP |
0.18 miles |
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The Villa
54 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AH |
0.28 miles |
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH |
0.32 miles |
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The Belham Primary School
165 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4DG |
0.4 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Marmont Road, Peckham, London, SE15 5TD |
0.44 miles |
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John Donne Primary School
Woods Road, London, SE15 2SW |
0.46 miles |
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St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School
48 Brayards Road, London, SE15 3RA |
0.47 miles |
|
Bellenden Primary School
Dewar Street, London, SE15 4JP |
0.53 miles |
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St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Adys Road, Peckham, London, SE15 4DY |
0.62 miles |
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St Francis RC Primary School
Friary Road, Peckham, London, SE15 1RQ |
0.63 miles |
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Haymerle School
Haymerle Road, London, SE15 6SY |
0.63 miles |
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Dog Kennel Hill School
Dog Kennel Hill, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8AB |
0.65 miles |
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Angel Oak Academy
Burcher Gale Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 6FL |
0.66 miles |
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Rye Oak Primary School
Whorlton Road, London, SE15 3PD |
0.66 miles |
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Lyndhurst Primary School
Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN |
0.71 miles |
|
Bird In Bush School
Bird-in-Bush School, Bird-in-Bush Road, Peckham, SE15 1QP |
0.73 miles |
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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Tintagel Crescent, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HG |
0.76 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7TF |
0.77 miles |
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Brunswick Park Primary School
Picton Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 7QH |
0.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Harris Academy Peckham
112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ |
0.08 miles |
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Tuke School
Daniel Gardens, Peckham, London, SE15 6ER |
0.64 miles |
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Spa School Camberwell
150 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EW |
0.69 miles |
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The St Thomas the Apostle College
Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB |
0.69 miles |
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Arco Academy
Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Camberwell, London, SE5 8TS |
0.74 miles |
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Treasure House (London) CIC
The Livesey, 682 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JF |
0.8 miles |
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The Charter School East Dulwich
Jarvis Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8RB |
0.94 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP |
1.11 miles |
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Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ |
1.12 miles |
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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT |
1.14 miles |
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City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA |
1.19 miles |
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Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
326 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BB |
1.19 miles |
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PhoenixPlace
7a Badsworth Road, London, SE5 0JG |
1.23 miles |
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Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR |
1.27 miles |
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Ark All Saints Academy
140 Wyndham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0UB |
1.28 miles |
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF |
1.29 miles |
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The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH |
1.3 miles |
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Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road, London, SW9 6UL |
1.33 miles |
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Highshore School
135 Farmers Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TW |
1.33 miles |
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THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
148-150 &167 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY |
1.33 miles |