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Cherry Tree Primary School

Basildon, SS16 4AGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#11,458
of 13,686 nationally

About Cherry Tree Primary School

Cherry Tree Primary School in Basildon was judged to Require Improvement overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a downgrade from its previous Good rating. The inspection, which took place in 2025, found that while the quality of education and leadership and management both require improvement, the school continues to do well in other areas. Early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all rated Good. This mixed picture is reflected in the school's most informative exam metric: just 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That is significantly below the Essex local authority average of 62%, and places Cherry Tree in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 34th out of 39 schools in Basildon.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Road, Basildon, Basildon, SS16 4AG
HeadteacherMax Davie
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils423
Free School Meals (FSM)41.0%
School Capacity423 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry Tree Primary School

Cherry Tree Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.