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Cherry Tree Primary School

Watford, WD24 6STPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#5,264
of 13,686 nationally

About Cherry Tree Primary School

Cherry Tree Primary School in Watford is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11 that is clearly in demand. The school currently has 444 pupils on roll, which is 24 over its official capacity of 420, and for the 2025/26 intake it was oversubscribed with 160 applications for just 59 places — an oversubscription ratio of 2.71. Of those applicants, 54 put it as their first preference, and 53 received offers, suggesting that almost every family who wanted it most got in, but competition from outside that group was fierce. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 21.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools (around 19%) and signals a genuinely mixed intake. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are purely based on standard Hertfordshire criteria, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. This is a school that is comfortably full and popular, drawing families from across the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBerry Avenue, Watford, Watford, WD24 6ST
HeadteacherCheska Tyler
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity444 / 420 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCricketDanceTennisNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Cherry Tree Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.