Cherry Tree Academy vs Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Academy Colchester, East of England | Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #670 of 1,872 | #1036 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5494 of 15,697 | #8619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 180 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cherrytreeacademy.net/welcome | www.fingringhoeprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 47.2).
- •Cherry Tree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 54%).
- •Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Cherry Tree Academy is the larger school with 180 students compared with 96.
- •Cherry Tree Academy is a academy school while Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Tree Academy better than Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 47.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherry Tree Academy and Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Academy: 180. Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Academy and Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Academy is 670th of 1,872 and Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1036th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).