Cherry Tree School
About Cherry Tree School
Cherry Tree School is a state-funded mixed primary in Warrington, a local authority where only six out of 69 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good overall, a grade it earned in its most recent inspection in 2023, though it sits just outside that top tier. Among Warrington primaries, Cherry Tree ranks 13th out of 55 on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top quarter of schools locally. Its closest high-performing peers include Bruche Primary School Academy, Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School, and Chapelford Village Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, about four kilometres away. With 231 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly popular, and its 12.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is slightly below the national average, suggesting a relatively mixed intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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