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Cherry Orchard Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Cherry Orchard Primary School
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Cherry Orchard Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B20 2LB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Starting in the early years, pupils learn phonics every day.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a broad and interesting curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to develop subject leaders鈥� expertise and ensure consistent handwriting standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers revisit previous learning; effective teaching of phonics helps pupils become fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind, they receive support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning; they listen carefully in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers identify and assess the needs of pupils with SEND well, providing the right support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults sort out bullying quickly; staff support pupils' emotional needs effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with parents and carers to ensure pupils get the help they need.
Parental Involvement: School works closely with partnership agencies and parents for pupil support.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy sports tournaments, singing in the choir and playing musical instruments.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check how pupils are doing, but sometimes do not notice when pupils are ready to move on.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There have been considerable changes in staffing over the past year.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure teachers use assessment effectively to identify when pupils have understood what is being taught.
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Cherry Orchard Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 457 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This is Cherry Orchard Primary School and Nursery, so welcome. We sincerely hope that you have a pleasant stay and that our website provides you with a glimpse of our fantastic school community. Give us a call if you have any questions; we'll be pleased to answer them. We are always happy to show parents and guests around Cherry Orchard and invite you to get in touch with us to schedule a visit if you are thinking about sending your kid there. Our school enjoys a good reputation in the neighbourhood, and visitors frequently remark on the school's ethos, which includes the warmth, friendliness, and outstanding behaviour of the students. The faculty at the school supports students' healthy development on all fronts鈥攁cademically and interpersonally. (Report from Ofsted, January 2018) The kids are excellent; they are very polite and energetic. (a guest educator from the REP Theatre). "I would send my kids to this school if I lived in this neighbourhood." (recent Head Teacher). As Cherry Orchard's head teacher, I am immensely proud of our institution and the accomplishments of our students. They tell us they like the school and learning, from the youngest students in Nursery to the oldest students in the school. Additionally, parents inform us that their kids feel happy and cared for at our school. We pride ourselves in the fact that the whole school community staff, governors, parents and pupils alike are constantly driving forwards to ensure that Cherry Orchard offers its pupils the very best start to their education, prepares them for the future and provides them with some of their best memories ever.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 2 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 9 | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cherry Orchard Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1