Cherry Tree, Garlinge
Data last updated 28 Jul 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cherry Tree transforms the lives of young people by combining expert therapeutic support with high academic expectations. The school's warm, family-like culture helps pupils who have missed significant schooling to re-engage with learning and build confidence. Staff are highly skilled at helping pupils develop strong literacy and numeracy skills whilst also preparing them for successful transitions to college and independent futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional therapeutic curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual social, emotional and mental health needs -
- Skilled staff who help pupils catch up in core subjects, particularly reading and English, with all pupils leaving with appropriate qualifications -
- Strong focus on personal development and careers preparation, helping pupils see positive futures -
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, with high attendance -
- Family atmosphere built on trust, respect and kindness where pupils feel safe and supported
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and honest culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
World Book Day, visits to local library, science museum trips to London, visits to care homes for older adults, fundraising for schools in Uganda, careers visitor talks, college visits, personal social and health education, British values lessons, therapeutic activities
Cherry Tree is an independent special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, all of whom have education, health and care plans. The school provides a therapeutic curriculum in a family-like environment where pupils achieve highly and develop confidence for their futures.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
6 pupils
10 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Garlinge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Garlinge
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cherry Tree
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Salmestone Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
St Crispin's Infant School
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Cliftonville Primary School
Northdown Primary School
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