Cherry Tree School vs Oughtrington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Oughtrington Primary School
Lymm · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree School Warrington, North West | Oughtrington Primary School Lymm, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 2,286 | #1489 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2855 of 15,697 | #11448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Warrington | Lymm |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cherrytreeschool.co.uk | oughtringtoncps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 33.9).
- •Cherry Tree School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 57%).
- •Cherry Tree School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Oughtrington Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 210.
- •Cherry Tree School is a local authority school while Oughtrington Primary School is a academy 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 School better than Oughtrington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree School ranks higher (75.7 vs 33.9 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 School and Oughtrington Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Lymm in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree School: 210. Oughtrington Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree School and Oughtrington Primary School rank in North West?
Cherry Tree School is 339th of 2,286 and Oughtrington Primary School is 1489th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).