Cherry Tree Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 0BG
Headteacher · Mr Rory Bullivant
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Key facts
Pupils180Capacity 210
OfstedGoodInspected 2 February 2022
TrustInspires MAT
Free school meals38.3%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 2 February 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School0.8 mi
- Monkwick Junior School0.8 mi
- Old Heath Community Primary School1.2 mi
- Montgomery Primary School, Colchester1.4 mi
- St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge1.4 mi