Cherry Tree Academy
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49% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 49%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 5%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 49.0% | 5.0% | 53.0% | 63.0% | 60.0% | 101.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 43.0% | 2.0% | 55.0% | 64.0% | 50.0% | 101.0 | 98.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 26.0% | 0.0% | 40.0% | 63.0% | 44.0% | 98.0 | 98.0 |
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School information
| URN | 144400 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Adam Dawson |
| Trust | WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WF8 2HN |
| Latest pupils | 240 |
| FSM eligible | 49.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
www.cherrytreeacademy.orgView local authority page1924967603| DfE number | 2024 |
| UKPRN | 10063418 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 13 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |