Cherry Tree Academy vs St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 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
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
223 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Academy Colchester, East of England | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #670 of 1,872 | #894 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5494 of 15,697 | #7358 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.st-lawrence-pri.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 53.0).
- •Cherry Tree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 63%).
- •St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge is the larger school with 223 students compared with 180.
- •Cherry Tree Academy is a academy school while St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 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 St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 53.0 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 St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Academy: 180. St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Academy and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Academy is 670th of 1,872 and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge is 894th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).