Cherry Orchard Primary School, Worcester

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is committed to serving the needs of our families and the community. We have a friendly and dedicated staff team who strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our learners."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026, an open day on Friday 8 January 2027 and an open day on Thursday 4 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Cherry Orchard Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Cherry Orchard Primary School as their first choice and 132 named it as one of their preferences, for 71 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cherry Orchard Primary School are Red Hill CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 65% maths); Stanley Road Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 61% maths); Nunnery Wood Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 75% maths); and Pitmaston Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 85% maths).

Cherry Orchard Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Cherry Orchard Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherry Orchard School (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 213 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Cherry Orchard Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Cherry Orchard Primary School are Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (0.2 miles), Nunnery Wood High School (1 mile) and Christopher Whitehead Language College (1.1 miles).