Cherry Orchard Primary School
London, SE7 7DG · Greenwich · primary school
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24th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 1,495 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cherry Orchard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 36 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for the next academic year? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since the December 2024 visit? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Cherry Orchard Primary School
Overview
Cherry Orchard Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, are “well looked after,” and achieve well, particularly in writing. Leaders provide targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, sustaining the school’s strong performance.
Strengths
- Pupils “love coming to this school” because adults “truly care about them” and listen to their worries.
- The curriculum is “well-planned” and “thoughtfully builds on what pupils already know,” resulting in “secure” subject knowledge.
- Leaders use assessment information effectively to identify pupils falling behind in early reading, who then “quickly catch up.”
- Staff deliver an expert phonics programme, and pupils receive “plenty of opportunities to practise their phonics.”
- Positive relationships create a “calm and focused atmosphere,” with disruptions being “rare.”
Areas to improve
- The school should strengthen its approach to developing foundational writing skills, as some pupils struggle with “forming numbers and letters correctly.”
- The curriculum should ensure pupils develop a “secure understanding of subject-specific vocabulary” before moving on to new learning, as this is not always reinforced effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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