What is Cherry Tree Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cherry Tree Academy was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 30/01/2024; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is Cherry Tree Academy a primary or secondary school?

Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, for ages 3–11.

Where is Cherry Tree Academy?

Cherry Tree Academy is in Pontefract, WF8 2HN (Wakefield local authority).

How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Academy?

Cherry Tree Academy has around 240 pupils on roll.

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Cherry Tree Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 30/01/2024Ages 3–11240 pupils

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Pontefract, WF8 2HN

Wakefield

Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 240 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 30/01/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Pontefract can view Cherry Tree Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Pontefract (WF8 2HN), Cherry Tree Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 30/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Quality of education

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-37%

Expected standard (RWM)-37%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake48.1%

Free school meals48.1%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language11.2%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing91.2%

Attendance91.2%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher20.6

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Pontefract

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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.1 mi De Lacy Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 mi High Well SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Harewood Centre Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 mi The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 1.0 mi Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.0 mi

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