Cherrywood Community Primary School
Farnborough, GU14 8LH · Hampshire · primary school
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293rd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,964 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cherrywood Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a DT Zoo Trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Cherrywood Community Primary School
Overview
Cherrywood Community Primary School is described as a ‘happy and welcoming’ institution where staff ‘go the extra mile’ to support pupils. The report highlights a ‘highly inclusive’ environment where children achieve well, behave respectfully, and thrive in both their learning and wider personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully designed’ to build strong foundations, with teachers possessing ‘strong subject knowledge’ to explain ideas clearly.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve well’ and develop essential reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Staff have ‘high expectations for pupils’ behaviour’, resulting in high levels of respect and positive relationships among peers.
- Governors are ‘knowledgeable and supportive’, working effectively with leaders who prioritise staff well-being and workload management.
- The school fosters a love of reading through daily routines like ‘story time’ and provides effective support for attendance.
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching is ‘not consistently effective’, with some pupils lacking sufficient practice to recognise sounds or read unfamiliar words accurately.
- Efforts to challenge ‘prejudicial language’ are inconsistent, as a very small number of pupils continue to use discriminatory language despite interventions.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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