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Cherry Tree Academy

Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 0BG

A Good-rated primary school in Colchester where 79% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
171
Ages
4-11
FSM
31.6%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
83.0%
Writing
83.0%
Maths
86.0%
RWM Combined
79.0%

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About Cherry Tree Academy

Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 171 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0BG | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cherry Tree Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Tree Academy

What is Cherry Tree Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Cherry Tree Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Cherry Tree Academy.
What are Cherry Tree Academy's latest exam results?
Cherry Tree Academy: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cherry Tree Academy located?
Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex (CO2 0BG).
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Academy?
Cherry Tree Academy has around 171 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cherry Tree Academy with other schools?
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