How many pupils does Cherry Tree Academy have?

Cherry Tree Academy has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cherry Tree Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cherry Tree Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2022).

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

79% of pupils at Cherry Tree Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cherry Tree Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cherry Tree Academy is part of INSPIRES MAT.

Where is Cherry Tree Academy?

Cherry Tree Academy is located at Holt Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG.

Cherry Tree Academy

Holt Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG

Good

Inspected 2 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

79%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

171

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Cherry Tree Academy

Cherry Tree Academy is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 171 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRES MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 171 / 210 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 February 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

38.3%

Free school meals

10.6%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

19.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

79%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

20.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

7.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£43,703

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,803 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,375

Spend per pupil

£7,608

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Holt Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG
Phone: 01206575224
Head Teacher: Charlotte Newley
Website: https://www.cherrytreeacademy.net/welcome

Academy Trust

INSPIRES MAT →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cherry Tree Academy?: Cherry Tree Academy is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Cherry Tree Academy have?: Cherry Tree Academy has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cherry Tree Academy's Ofsted rating?: Cherry Tree Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2022).
How does Cherry Tree Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 79% of pupils at Cherry Tree Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Cherry Tree Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Cherry Tree Academy is part of INSPIRES MAT.
Where is Cherry Tree Academy?: Cherry Tree Academy is located at Holt Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG.

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