Cherry Tree Academy
URN: 142002 • Colchester CO2 0BG
Overview
- Name
- Cherry Tree Academy
- URN
- 142002
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Newley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206575224
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holt Drive, Colchester CO2 0BG
Summary
Cherry Tree Academy is a mixed primary school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to children aged 4-11. As a one-form entry school, it currently serves 171 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The academy is part of the Inspires Multi Academy Trust and emphasizes a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum known as the Connected Curriculum, designed to inspire lifelong learning through diverse experiences. In addition to academic subjects, Cherry Tree Academy provides a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and educational trips, to enhance students' overall development. The school prioritises strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
Cherry Tree Academy is committed to developing students' moral values, essential skills, and self-esteem, preparing them to become informed and responsible citizens. The dedicated staff focus on nurturing confident, resilient learners, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start to their education.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum known as the Connected Curriculum, designed to inspire lifelong learning through diverse experiences. In addition to academic subjects, Cherry Tree Academy provides a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and educational trips, to enhance students' overall development. The school prioritises strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
Cherry Tree Academy is committed to developing students' moral values, essential skills, and self-esteem, preparing them to become informed and responsible citizens. The dedicated staff focus on nurturing confident, resilient learners, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start to their education.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletter No 37 (download)
- Newsletter No 38 (download)
- Newsletter No 36 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 31.60
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 85 | 86 | 210 | 31.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 89 | 79 | 210 | 31.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 68 | 69 | 210 | 32.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 68 | 69 | 210 | 32.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 163 | 83 | 80 | 210 | 33.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 152 | 82 | 70 | 210 | 17.10 |
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