SchoolScoresCherry Tree School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hardy Road, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0NX
01925 755885 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Warrington comparisons use the 36 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
33 pupils in this year group.
79% — 11 points above the Warrington average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warrington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 24.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 42nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 60th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 8.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 37th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 60th highest of 76 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Statham Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenbank Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oughtrington Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thelwall Community Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thelwall Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bradshaw Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Legh Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woolston CofE Aided Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Tree School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
How did Cherry Tree School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cherry Tree School?
98% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Cherry Tree School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cherry Tree School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Cherry Tree School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111150.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.