Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cherry Orchard Primary School currently has around 180 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.3% boys and 41.7% girls. Around 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.7%. african pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other white at 12.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rectory Field Crescent, London, SE7 7DG |
| Website: | www.cherryorchardschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088566766 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria Hill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100115 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 180 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.70% | 57 |
| African | 16.70% | 30 |
| Other White | 12.20% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 7.20% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 6.10% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 4.40% | 8 |
| Other Black | 4.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.90% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Infant School Hornfair Road , Charlton SE7 7BE | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 765 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.