Cherry Tree Primary School, Watford

In its own words: "Cherry Tree Primary School is a wonderful school set in beautiful grounds. We have a passion for outdoor learning and use the space we have and surrounding areas to enrich our children's learning. Our committed staff inspire and nurture our children to grow, learning that they can achieve anything they set their mind to."

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Cherry Tree Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 83% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Cherry Tree Primary School as their first choice and 172 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cherry Tree Primary School are The Orchard Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 80% maths); Beechfield School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); Kingsway Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); and Kingsway Infants' School (0.6 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Cherry Tree Primary School.

Cherry Tree Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Inclusive Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

51% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (23%) and Mixed (14%).

The nearest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rushton Avenue (n-bound), 390 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 310 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Cherry Tree Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Cherry Tree Primary School are Future Academies Watford (1.2 miles), Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Parmiter's School (1.6 miles).