Cherry Tree Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cobblers Lane Pontefract WF8 2HN |
| Phone | 01924967603 |
| Reference Number | 144400 |
Cherry Tree Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, with specific strengths in behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school has faced staffing challenges in the past year but has taken strides to redesign its curriculum to better support pupil learning, particularly in reading. The effectiveness of these changes, however, varies across subjects, with some areas showing significant gaps in older pupils' knowledge and understanding, impacting their readiness for future education. Attendance is also a concern, as persistent absences hinder learners from accessing vital learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 240 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.58%
Girls: 50.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 2 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 3 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 4 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 5 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 6 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The school provides a strong reading programme with daily reading sessions.
- Early years provision is well-planned and effectively supports children's learning.
- Pupils behave well and bullying is rare, with effective management by staff.
- A range of extracurricular clubs is available, enriching the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, resulting in gaps in knowledge.
- Inconsistencies in the curriculum have not been addressed in some subjects.
- Older pupils have existing knowledge gaps that are not being addressed quickly enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -5 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | -4.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
0.07 miles |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
0.32 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
0.37 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
0.91 miles |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
0.99 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
0.99 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
1.16 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
1.17 miles |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
1.28 miles |
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
1.39 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
1.39 miles |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
1.48 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
1.54 miles |
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The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF |
1.65 miles |
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England Lane Academy
England Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0JA |
1.99 miles |
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ |
2.28 miles |
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St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT |
2.33 miles |
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Airedale Junior Academy
Fryston Road, Airedale, 23, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3EP |
2.35 miles |
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Airedale Infant Academy
Poplar Avenue, Airedale, Airedale Junior School, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
2.35 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
2.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
0.42 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
1.19 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
1.29 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
1.53 miles |
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Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
1.74 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
2.08 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
2.22 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
2.47 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
2.97 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.17 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.54 miles |
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The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
4.15 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
4.28 miles |