Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, Charlton, London SE7 7DG
10 simple reasons to choose Cherry Orchard Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Marlborough Lane, Charlton.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Cherry Orchard Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Charlton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Greenwich LEA.
On average, 28.2 pupils per class and 22.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 37% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly themes. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Nursery and Reception pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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