'Thrive to be the best you can be'

At Cherry Tree, we are committed to helping every child thrive – academically, socially and emotionally. Guided by our motto, “Thrive to be the best you can be,” we create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

A Nurturing and Inclusive School

Cherry Tree is a welcoming school community where every child is known and celebrated. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, positive relationships and inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel confident, secure and ready to learn.

High-Quality Teaching and Learning

We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching across the curriculum, with particular strengths in reading and writing. Our teaching is underpinned by evidence-based approaches and high expectations for all pupils.

Key features of our approach include:

• The Little Wandle phonics programme to support early reading and develop strong foundations in literacy

• A progressive English curriculum that builds confident, independent readers and writers

• Consistently high expectations in all subjects, ensuring every child is challenged and supported to succeed

Speech and Language Provision

A defining strength of Cherry Tree is our focus on speech, language and communication, which underpins learning across the school. We recognise that strong communication skills are essential for academic success and personal development.

Through targeted interventions, skilled staff and carefully planned support, we help children to:

• Develop clear and confident communication skills

• Build vocabulary and language for learning

• Access the curriculum fully and form positive relationships

This provision supports all pupils and is particularly beneficial for children with additional communication needs.

A Broad and Balanced Curriculum

Children at Cherry Tree benefit from a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that supports both academic achievement and personal growth. We encourage curiosity, creativity and resilience, helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need for the next stage of their education and for life beyond school.

Supporting the Whole Child

We take a whole-child approach, recognising that children learn best when they feel happy, confident and supported. Alongside academic learning, we promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development, enabling pupils to become respectful, responsible members of the school community.

Working in Partnership

We value strong partnerships with parents and carers and work closely with families to support every child’s learning and development. Our dedicated staff team is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.