Cherry Tree Primary School and Speech and Language Unit

URN: 114815 • Colchester CO2 0BG

Overview

Name
Cherry Tree Primary School and Speech and Language Unit
URN
114815
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Edward Constantine (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Holt Drive, Colchester CO2 0BG

Summary

Cherry Tree Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community school that caters to mixed-gender students from Reception through to Year 6. The school has a capacity of 206 pupils and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Central to its ethos is the commitment to promoting British values and ensuring the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of all students.

The school is particularly noted for its Speech and Language Enhanced Provision, which offers tailored support for children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Led by Mrs. Donnelly, the provision includes daily interventions and specialist therapy sessions, ensuring that children receive the necessary support to develop their communication skills effectively. The school also provides early intervention placements for children with developmental language disorders, facilitating their integration into mainstream education.

Cherry Tree Primary School actively collaborates with local healthcare professionals and educational services to identify and address speech and language needs early on. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to learn more about its inclusive practices and supportive community atmosphere.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
206
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-08-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 206
2024-09-11 206
2023-09-11 206
2022-09-11 206
2021-09-11 206
2020-09-11 206

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