Cherry Orchard Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Timberdine Close, Worcester, WR5 2DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Worcester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 22nd of 39 primary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 26 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

565 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals14.5%

14.5%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.3%

13.3%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cherry Orchard Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Red Hill CofE Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Stanley Road Primary School	0.9 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	47% met the expected standard
Nunnery Wood Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Pitmaston Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	76% met the expected standard
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	76% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Cox
Phone: 01905352787
Website: cherryorchard-pri.worcs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Timberdine Close, Worcester, WR5 2DD
Local authority: Worcestershire
URN: 148183

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.