Cherry Tree Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cherry Tree Academy.

Pontefract, WF82HN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Cobblers Lane
Pontefract, WF82HN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144400
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
243
Free School Meals
51.4% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 101.0
2023 98.0 98.0

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
243 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growth and excellence, every day"

considerate inclusive healthy resilient honest

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A Dawson welcomes families and describes ensuring every child feels welcome, inspired, safe and supported; aims for clear expectations and helping each child become a successful learner and well-rounded individual.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Textiles Mini Movers Arts & Crafts (two clubs) Sports club Lunchtime Club Breakfast Club

Sports

Sports activities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00am–8:45am; After-School Wraparound Care runs 3:15pm–6:00pm from January 2026; bookings via MCAS; snacks provided; staffed by familiar school staff.

Admissions Criteria

Wakefield Council coordinates admissions. Reception PAN is 45 until September 2026, then planned to reduce to 30 from 2026/2027. Applications online via Wakefield Council. In-year transfers and waiting lists may be possible. For enquiries contact the school office at 01924 967603.

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