Is Cherry Orchard Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 58th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cherry Orchard Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Cherry Orchard Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cherry Orchard Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Cherry Orchard Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Timberdine Close, Worcester, WR5 2DD

Local ranking58th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 88

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 587
Boys: 298 (53%)
Girls: 267 (47%)
Capacity: 630 (90% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 16.3%
EAL: 12.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 18.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,337/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.1%
White Other: 6.6%
Asian Pakistani: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Black African: 1.2%

76.1%

White British

6.6%

White Other

4.1%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01905352787

office-co@riverscofe.co.uk

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Timberdine Close

Worcester, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 148183
UKPRN: 10086882
Establishment No.: 2040
Trust: THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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