The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Cheska Tyler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Orchard Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Beechfield School
Primary · 669m away
Stanborough Secondary School
Independent · 712m away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 818m away
Kingsway Junior School
Primary · 824m away
Kingsway Infants' School
Primary · 904m away
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 920m away
Stanborough Primary School
Independent · 946m away
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 July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Primary School?
Cherry Tree Primary School currently has 444 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 Watford, WD24 6ST, in the Hertfordshire 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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