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Cherry Tree Academy
Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 100%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The school outperforms 81% of its peers, with 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
White Other7.0%
Black African5.8%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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51.85645, 0.90958 · CO2 0BG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN142002
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Tree Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Tree Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is Cherry Tree Academy a good school?
Cherry Tree Academy scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cherry Tree Academy?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cherry Tree Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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