Cherry Tree Primary School vs De La Salle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
De La Salle School
Basildon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
761 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Primary School Basildon, East of England | De La Salle School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1811 of 1,872 | #273 of 460 |
| National rank | #14959 of 15,697 | #2242 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 384 | 761 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 761 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cherrytree-pri.essex.sch.uk | www.dlsbasildon.org |
The verdict
- •De La Salle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 12.7).
- •De La Salle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 384.
- •Cherry Tree Primary School is a academy school while De La Salle 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 Primary School better than De La Salle School?
On the Success Index (England), De La Salle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 12.7 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 Primary School and De La Salle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Primary School: 384. De La Salle School: 761. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Primary School and De La Salle School rank in East of England?
Cherry Tree Primary School is 1811th of 1,872 and De La Salle School is 273rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).