Located in Pontefract, Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation 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 Tree Academy currently has around 325 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs K Briggs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134278 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 331 |
| Number of Pupils: | 325 |
| Number of Boys: | 155 |
| Number of Girls: | 170 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Cobblers Lane Junior School Harefield Road , WF8 2HN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | - not rated | 66 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane , WF8 2HN | 2out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.