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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
240
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school demonstrates strong community support, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. The school performs above the national average in Key Stage 2 expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths, with 49% of students meeting these standards, but only 5% achieving the higher standard. Overall, while the positive parent feedback is encouraging, the need for improvement in academic performance is a notable concern.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
School supports development
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other5.8%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.69226, -1.28876 · WF8 2HN
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144400
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cherrytreeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Tree Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Tree Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Cherry Tree Academy a good school?
Cherry Tree Academy scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cherry Tree Academy receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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