Cherry Tree School
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Cherry Tree School
Cherry Tree School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cherry Tree School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Graham, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1915th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 55 in Warrington.
Cherry Tree School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cherry Tree School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Cherry Tree School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hardy Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA13 0NX |
| Headteacher | Helen Graham |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.7% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1915th of 13,686
Nationally
243rd of 2,065
In North West
13th of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hardy Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA13 0NX
Journey to School
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