What is Cherry Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cherry Orchard Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/03/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Cherry Orchard Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, for ages 3–11.

Where is Cherry Orchard Primary School?

Cherry Orchard Primary School is in Birmingham, B20 2LB (Birmingham local authority).

How many pupils attend Cherry Orchard Primary School?

Cherry Orchard Primary School has around 449 pupils on roll.

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Goodgraded 28/03/2023Ages 3–11449 pupils

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Birmingham, B20 2LB

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Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham. The school has around 449 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/03/2023, Cherry Orchard Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Birmingham can view Cherry Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B20 2LB), Cherry Orchard Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 28/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Reading scaled score

Maths scaled score

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)64%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)8%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score106

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score107

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake26.8%

Free school meals26.8%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language24.8%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled101%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.2%

Attendance94.2%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher21.3

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence15.4%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthGood · 0.6 mi Dorrington AcademyOutstanding · 0.7 mi King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy0.5 mi St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)Good · 0.8 mi

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