The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mrs Maria Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DG
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Orchard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Orchard Primary School?
Cherry Orchard Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Orchard Primary School take?
Cherry Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Orchard Primary School?
Cherry Orchard Primary School is in London, SE7 7DG, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Orchard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Orchard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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