The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Helen Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hardy Road, Lymm, Warrington, Cheshire, WA13 0NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cherry Tree School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree School?
Cherry Tree School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Tree School take?
Cherry Tree School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Tree School?
Cherry Tree School is in Warrington, WA13 0NX, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Tree School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Tree School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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