The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mrs Katie Hague (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0NS
Town setting
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St James's Church of England High School
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King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Secondary · 1.1km away
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Secondary · 1.1km away
Wharton Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Primary School?
Cherry Tree Primary School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Tree Primary School take?
Cherry Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Tree Primary School?
Cherry Tree Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 0NS, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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