The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 41% 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
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Max Davie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairhouse Community Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Bardfield Academy
Primary · 808m away
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 827m away
The Pioneer School
Special school · 1.1km away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 1.1km away
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Moat House School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Basildon Lower Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Primary School?
Cherry Tree Primary School currently has 423 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Tree Primary School?
Cherry Tree Primary School is in Basildon, SS16 4AG, in the Essex 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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