The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 614
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Appleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lime Grove, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6WL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadow Farm Community Primary School
Primary · 648m away
West Park School
Secondary · 808m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 911m away
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Lees Brook Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lees Brook Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lees Brook Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Hill Primary School?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School currently has 614 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Tree Hill Primary School take?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Tree Hill Primary School?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is in Derby, DE21 6WL, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Tree Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Tree Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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