Cherry Orchard Primary School

A good community school school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cherry Orchard Primary School.

London, SE77DG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 March 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rectory Field Crescent
Marlborough Lane
London, SE77DG
Phone
2088566766
Website
cherryorchardschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100115
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DG
Website
www.cherryorchardschool.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
217
Free School Meals
41.5% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 109.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
217 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To go further than I thought. To reach higher than I dreamed. To become the person I need to be."

Aspiration Resilience Compassion Friendship Courage Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Cherry Orchard Primary School. The site notes a welcome from Executive Headteacher Mrs Maria Hill and Head of School Mrs Hassan, and describes the aim to provide rich, varied and inclusive opportunities for all pupils.

Facilities

Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

Rights of children adhered to in the curriculum (in partnership with UNICEF) High standards in English, Maths and Computing Whole School Projects Phonics taught from Nursery to Year 2 using Little Wandle Music Development Plan

Admissions Criteria

Cherry Orchard Primary School has an intake of 30 children per year group. Reception pupils are normally admitted to school in the September following their 4th birthday. Admission to the school is made directly to the Royal Borough of Greenwich; this can preferably be done online at www.eadmissions.org.uk. For more information about school admissions, please look at the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Primary School Admissions Booklet. In Year Admissions: For in year admissions please click here. Appeals: Should you wish to appeal a decision please visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich website by clicking here.

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