Cherry Orchard Primary School
Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Greenwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 35th of 60 primary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2019, report published 8 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils love coming to this school because they are well looked after. Leaders and staff know each pupil well. The school is a place where pupils feel safe, knowing that the adults truly care about them. If they have worries or problems, they know someone will listen. Pupils believe that they can 'go further than I thought and reach higher than I dreamed', in line with the school's values. With effective support, pupils achieve well. In writing in particular, pupils achieve exceptionally well by the end of Year 6. This school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils show respect and actively participate in lessons. Disruptions are rare. Positive relationships between pupils and adults create a calm and focused atmosphere. Pupils have many chances to connect with their local community. For example, they bring joy to the nearby care home where they read to residents. Pupils show support for important causes through raising money for different charities. Pupils also lead campaigns, like encouraging sustainable travel to protect the environment. Celebrating diversity within the school is actively promoted. For example, pupils get involved in hosting an Afro Hair Day.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not fully supporting some pupils who are struggling with early writing skills, particularly when forming numbers and letters. As a result, their learning in other subjects, where writing is integral, is not as successful as it could be. The school should review and strengthen its approach to developing these foundational skills, and make sure that pupils are provided with the teaching that is needed to overcome barriers to success.
- Sometimes, the curriculum is not reinforcing and deepening pupils' understanding of subject-specific vocabulary. When this happens, it makes it harder for pupils to grasp subject content deeply and explain ideas. The school should ensure that pupils develop a secure understanding of subject-specific vocabulary before moving them on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cherry Orchard Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Manor Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Sherington Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Invicta Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Maria Hill
- Phone
- 02088566766
- Address
- Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DG
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- URN
- 100115
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.