Cherry Tree Primary School
Basildon, SS16 4AG · Essex · primary school
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384th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,483 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cherry Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Pupils participate in the School Council and play games such as Bridge Tag and Cops and Robbers. They also visit Fenchurch Street Station.
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 38.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to help the 2.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Cherry Tree Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that while pupils are “respectful, safe and ready to learn,” the quality of education and leadership “requires improvement.” The report notes that “too many pupils leave this school not academically prepared for their next stage of education” due to inconsistent teaching and variable curriculum delivery beyond the early years.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Good,” with skilled staff delivering a curriculum that gives children an “excellent start” and prepares them well for Year 1.
- Behaviour and attitudes are “Good”; classrooms are “calm, orderly and conducive to learning,” and pupils have confidence that staff deal with bullying “quickly and effectively.”
- Personal development is “Good,” with pupils learning how to keep themselves safe and receiving opportunities to raise aspirations through exposure to different professions.
- The early reading curriculum is appropriate, with staff effectively identifying pupils who need support, resulting in most developing skills at an “age-appropriate level.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must improve “responsive assessment strategies” to routinely check learning, address knowledge gaps, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of different pupils.
- The school and trust must provide middle leaders with the necessary time and support to monitor their subjects and identify clear areas for improvement.
- Attendance for disadvantaged pupils must be improved, as irregular attendance means they “miss important learning” and do not achieve as well as they could.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
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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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