Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Lime Grove, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6WLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 46th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2018, report published 4 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this school. They say they feel safe. Pupils show each other, and adults, respect. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the school as school reading ambassadors, mini leaders and members of the eco council. Pupils describe the school as their 'second family'. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are excellent. They are highly motivated to learn. Pupils know they can talk to staff about any concerns they may have. Staff have high expectations. This includes for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils value the rewards they earn for doing their best. They enjoy completing the challenges in their 'pupil passports'. These include many activities to complete before they leave the school, such as watching a sunset, baking bread, climbing a tree and posting a letter. Parents overwhelmingly value the work that the school does. A typical comment made to inspectors was: 'I cannot fault Cherry Tree Hill Primary School for their care and support for my children and also me as their parent. The staff go above and beyond to make sure the children are fully supported and included.'
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils' work does not match the ambition seen in leaders' plans. As a result, pupils do not develop knowledge and skills as well as they should. Leaders need to ensure that the work given to pupils in all subjects matches the ambition of the curriculum, enabling pupils to know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
605 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Appleton
- Phone
- 01332673520
- Address
- Lime Grove, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6WL
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 146921
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.