The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 587
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs KAREN BANFORD
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Timberdine Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Secondary · 355m away
Kimichi Worcester
Independent · 564m away
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Thornton House School
Special school · 1.1km away
Fort Royal
Special school · 1.1km away
The King's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
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 February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Orchard Primary School?
Cherry Orchard Primary School currently has 587 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Orchard Primary School?
Cherry Orchard Primary School is in Worcester, WR5 2DD, in the Worcestershire 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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