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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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