Cherry Tree Academy vs The Thomas Lord Audley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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 Thomas Lord Audley School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
940 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Academy Colchester, East of England | The Thomas Lord Audley School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #670 of 1,872 | #291 of 460 |
| National rank | #5494 of 15,697 | #2366 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 180 | 940 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 940 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cherrytreeacademy.net/welcome | www.tla.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 41.7).
- •The Thomas Lord Audley School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 180.
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 Thomas Lord Audley School?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 41.7 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 Thomas Lord Audley School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Academy: 180. The Thomas Lord Audley School: 940. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Academy and The Thomas Lord Audley School rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Academy is 670th of 1,872 and The Thomas Lord Audley School is 291st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).