Cherry Tree Academy vs The Free School Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 89 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
The Free School Norwich
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Academy Colchester, East of England | The Free School Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #670 of 1,872 | #1501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5494 of 15,697 | #12453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cherrytreeacademy.net/welcome | www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 28.9).
- •Cherry Tree Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 46%).
- •Cherry Tree Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 The Free School Norwich?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 28.9 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 The Free School Norwich?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Academy: 180. The Free School Norwich: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Academy and The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Academy is 670th of 1,872 and The Free School Norwich is 1501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).