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Cherry Tree Primary School
- Primary
- Watford WD24 6ST
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders promote reading effectively; phonics starts early, helping children decode and blend sounds into words.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with key knowledge and skills defined for pupils by Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curricular aspects need evaluation to check their effectiveness in meeting all pupils' needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use checks effectively to shape future learning, securing pupils' understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults provide additional support to any pupil who finds learning to read more challenging.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and at playtime, showing politeness and cooperation.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt their teaching so pupils with SEND can access the same learning as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers ensure bullying stops quickly and pupils use 'network hands' to identify trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders create a strong culture of safeguarding with effective systems and regular training.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered 124 responses to Ofsted’s online survey, Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with external agencies to offer support for vulnerable pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in different activities locally, which builds their sense of community belonging.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the help and training from leaders, proud to work at Cherry Tree.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make use of links between subjects to build new learning based on pupils’ existing knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check on pupils’ understanding well and use it to shape future learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff have sufficient subject knowledge to teach recent changes effectively.
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About Us
Cherry Tree Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to foster an environment where everyone feels supported and respected, one that is safe, joyful, and loving. to offer diversity and balance within the constraints of the National Curriculum and the Early Learning Goals. The entire development of each child's unique abilities will be monitored, encouraged through differentiation, and the highest academic standards will be offered. To promote high standards of conduct and adherence to the school's policies for everyone's pleasure, health, and safety. to increase each child's confidence and sense of self-worth so they may take on decisions and responsibilities. to foster empathy for other people and to offer chances for teamwork in a variety of situations and circumstances To create and uphold connections with the neighbourhood and to promote full parental, student, and governor participation in the school's operations. These objectives, in our opinion, will give our students the chance to establish themselves as respected members of society. At Cherry Tree Primary School, everyone collaborates to foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment. We acknowledge the individuality of every child and work to inspire, engage, and motivate them so they can develop into resilient, self-reliant, and confident learners who perform to the best of their abilities. We go above and beyond to ensure that our students are capable of becoming good citizens and are well-equipped for the next level of their education as well as their future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 22 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
