Cherry Tree Primary School

About Cherry Tree Primary School

Cherry Tree Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 423 pupils on roll. It is part of BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

423 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 July 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4AG

Phone

01268523017

Headteacher

Max Davie

Website

www.cherrytree-pri.essex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cherry Tree Primary School?

Cherry Tree Primary School is an academy converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Cherry Tree Primary School have?

Cherry Tree Primary School has 423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cherry Tree Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Cherry Tree Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cherry Tree Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cherry Tree Primary School is part of BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cherry Tree Primary School?

Cherry Tree Primary School is located at Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4AG.