Cherry Oak School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cherry Oak School currently has around 112 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.8% boys and 31.3% girls. Around 63.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.2%. other mixed pupils make up about 11.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 60 Frederick Road, Birmingham, B29 6PB |
| Website: | www.cherryoak.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642037 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gary Coffey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103626 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 111 |
| Number of Pupils: | 112 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.20% | 54 |
| Other Mixed | 11.60% | 13 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 10 |
| Other Black | 5.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 5.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 5.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 5 |
| African | 3.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Lodge Hill Road , Selly Oak B29 6NU | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Mill Primary School Water Mill Close , Selly Oak B29 6TS | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Junior and Infant School Tiverton Road , B29 6BW | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton Academy Tiverton Road , Selly Oak B29 6BW | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raddlebarn Primary School Gristhorpe Road , B29 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Birmingham Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road , B15 2UB | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.