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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 168 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.98%
Girls: 47.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.5% |
| African | 10.1% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-03-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 |
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 | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
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0.85 miles |
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Monkwick Junior School
School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN |
0.85 miles |
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Old Heath Community Primary School
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1.21 miles |
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
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1.36 miles |
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
1.36 miles |
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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
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1.42 miles |
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
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1.54 miles |
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Kendall Church of England Primary School
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1.58 miles |
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St. George's School
Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU |
1.61 miles |
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Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BN |
1.69 miles |
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Langenhoe Community Primary School
Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PG |
1.74 miles |
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
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1.77 miles |
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Kings Ford Academy
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
1.77 miles |
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Hamilton Primary School
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2.01 miles |
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St John's Green Primary School
St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE |
2.12 miles |
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Broomgrove Infant School
Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB |
2.16 miles |
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Broomgrove Junior School
Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB |
2.16 miles |
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Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG |
2.22 miles |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB |
2.26 miles |
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Oxford House School
2 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NE |
2.33 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ |
0.9 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
2.06 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
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2.24 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
2.3 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
2.34 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
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2.47 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.47 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
2.47 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
2.57 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
2.64 miles |
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Colchester Institute
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2.71 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
2.82 miles |
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Colchester Academy
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2.92 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.46 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
3.46 miles |
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The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA |
3.5 miles |
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Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST |
3.77 miles |
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Market Field School
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3.98 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
4.11 miles |
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The Trinity School
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4.13 miles |