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Cherry Tree Academy
Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 0BG
Cherry Tree Academy is an academy. It has about 170 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Inspires MAT. (Other schools in this trust include Kings Ford Academy, Silver End Academy, Templars Academy and Witham Oaks Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is below average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is about average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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