Cherry Grove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cherry Grove Road Chester CH3 5EG |
| Phone | 01244478316 |
| Reference Number | 111209 |
Cherry Grove Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining the high standards established in previous inspections. The school offers a welcoming environment where pupils are eager to learn, and their emotional and educational needs are effectively met. With a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, students are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. Despite recent leadership transitions, the school's performance has been sustained.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 272 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.99%
Girls: 43.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 2 | 32 | 10 | 42 |
| 3 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.7% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and are polite and courteous.
- High expectations for pupils' achievement are maintained.
- A strong emphasis on early reading and phonics helps children progress well.
- Well-supported pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for pupils.
- High levels of attendance and positive attitudes to learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not provide activities that consolidate learning effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
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Boughton Heath Academy
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5RW |
0.35 miles |
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Hoole Church of England Primary School
Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3HB |
0.43 miles |
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD |
0.46 miles |
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Oldfield Primary School
Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LB |
0.68 miles |
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St Martin's Academy Chester
91 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NG |
0.74 miles |
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Union Street, Chester, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QP |
0.77 miles |
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Newton Primary School
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2LA |
1.08 miles |
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Christleton Primary School
Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AY |
1.24 miles |
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The Firs School
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1.29 miles |
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Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.33 miles |
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4HG |
1.38 miles |
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Huntington Community Primary School
Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EA |
1.48 miles |
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Mill View Primary School
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HB |
1.51 miles |
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Upton Westlea Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1QJ |
1.75 miles |
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Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7ES |
1.84 miles |
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Belgrave Primary School
Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7QS |
2.04 miles |
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Lane, Upton Heath, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1ED |
2.09 miles |
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Acresfield Academy
Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1LJ |
2.3 miles |
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Lache Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX |
2.33 miles |
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX |
2.34 miles |
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF |
0.48 miles |
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Maple Grove School
Clare Avenue, Chester, CH2 3HR |
0.51 miles |
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Dee Banks School
Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, Deebanks School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UX |
0.66 miles |
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Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
0.87 miles |
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Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
0.95 miles |
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Abbey School for Exceptional Children
10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU |
1.06 miles |
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The Queen's School
City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN |
1.31 miles |
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The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.45 miles |
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Christleton High School
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD |
1.46 miles |
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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN |
1.6 miles |
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The Hammond
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
1.71 miles |
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD |
1.77 miles |
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The King's School
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL |
2.15 miles |
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JH |
3 miles |
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Abbey Gate College
Saighton Grange, Chester, CH3 6EN |
3.1 miles |
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iMap Centre
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates, Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JA |
3.64 miles |