Cherry Tree Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holt Drive Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 0BG |
| Phone | 01206575224 |
| Reference Number | 142002 |
Cherry Tree Academy has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all evaluated areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The school fosters a positive and supportive environment that encourages respectful relationships among pupils and staff, leading to effective learning and behaviour. Staff are committed to helping all pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive in both their academic and personal development. This inclusive approach, combined with a strong community presence, highlights the school's pivotal role in the local area. Despite notable strengths, the inspection did identify areas needing further development in curriculum consistency across some subjects, particularly for staff training. Ensuring clarity in what knowledge and skills are required for students and enhancing early years curriculum links with key stage 1 also remain key improvement areas. Overall, the school is making strides towards providing a fulfilling education, though focused attention on its curriculum structure and teacher training will further bolster the learning experience for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.71%
Girls: 50.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.3% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 5.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a welcoming environment.
- High standards and consistent approach to teaching phonics.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Engaging and well-planned lessons that captivate student interest.
- Strong community involvement and support from parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum clarity in a few subjects.
- Insufficient teacher training in certain areas of the curriculum.
- Lack of clear links between early years and key stage 1 curriculum.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 94 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 90 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 116 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 95 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 86 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 116 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 91 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 79 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 116 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 79 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 116 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 49 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 116 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 79 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 116 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 69 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 116 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 80 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 116 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 112 | 4 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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