School Summary

Cherry Oak School


Boys: 81
Girls: 31
Total Pupils: 112
Opened:
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Executive Headteacher: Ross Ashcroft
Cherry Oak School
60 Frederick Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B29 6PB
Telephone: 01214642037
Website: https://www.cherryoak.bham.sch.uk

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AdministrativeWard (code): E05011184
AdministrativeWard (name): Weoley & Selly Oak
AdmissionsPolicy (code): 0
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Boarders (code): 1
Boarders (name): No boarders
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CHNumber:
CensusDate: 20-01-2022
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County (name): West Midlands
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Diocese (code): 0000
Diocese (name): Not applicable
DistrictAdministrative (code): E08000025
DistrictAdministrative (name): Birmingham
EBD (name): Not applicable
Easting: 404010
EdByOther (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentAccredited (code): 0
EstablishmentAccredited (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentName: Cherry Oak School
EstablishmentNumber: 7051
EstablishmentStatus (code): 1
EstablishmentStatus (name): Open
EstablishmentTypeGroup (code): 5
EstablishmentTypeGroup (name): Special schools
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Federations (name): The Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School
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GOR (code): F
GOR (name): West Midlands
GSSLACode (name): E08000025
Gender (code): 3
Gender (name): Mixed
HeadFirstName: Ross
HeadLastName: Ashcroft
HeadPreferredJobTitle: Executive Headteacher
HeadTitle (name): Mr
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LA (code): 330
LA (name): Birmingham
LSOA (code): E01009284
LSOA (name): Birmingham 096A
LastChangedDate: 20-06-2023
Locality: Selly Oak
MSOA (code): E02001922
MSOA (name): Birmingham 096
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NumberOfBoys: 81
NumberOfGirls: 31
NumberOfPupils: 112
NurseryProvision (name): Has Nursery Classes
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OfstedLastInsp: 12-02-2020
OfstedRating (name): Requires improvement
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ParliamentaryConstituency (name): Birmingham, Selly Oak
PercentageFSM: 55.40
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Postcode: B29 6PB
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ReligiousCharacter (name): Does not apply
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SEN1 (name): SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
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SEN3 (name): SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
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SchoolCapacity: 110
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SchoolWebsite: www.cherryoak.bham.sch.uk
Section41Approved (name): Not applicable
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SpecialClasses (code): 1
SpecialClasses (name): Has Special Classes
StatutoryHighAge: 11
StatutoryLowAge: 3
Street: 60 Frederick Road
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TelephoneNum: 01214642037
Town: Birmingham
TrustSchoolFlag (code): 0
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TypeOfEstablishment (code): 07
TypeOfEstablishment (name): Community special school
TypeOfResourcedProvision (name): Not applicable
UKPRN: 10077033
UPRN: 100071449986
URN: 103626
UrbanRural (code): A1
UrbanRural (name): (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
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rating: 4.3
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reviews: [{"publishTime":"2018-04-24T14:10:36Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"Abdul Hoque","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/110376494802191989080\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtcD9KGfMJgsxiYw_Wa3Ydjf_R7-zBPTN1zYuQ4-1Eyl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"This is a fantastic school. My eldest child left a few years ago and the youngest is currently in Lower Key Stage 2. My boy is so happy going to school every day and this credit goes down to the staff. The teachers and support staff are amazing; they are so helpful and approachable. They clearly appear to have their pupil\u00e2\u0080\u0099s best interests at heart. This is evident in the progress that both of my children made.\nThe SLT have been wonderful with the guidance and support they have given me over the years and I am truly happy with the education service they have provided.\nThank you, to all the staff at Cherry Oak. Your help and support is much appreciated and it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s people like you who make a difference to society!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This is a fantastic school. My eldest child left a few years ago and the youngest is currently in Lower Key Stage 2. My boy is so happy going to school every day and this credit goes down to the staff. The teachers and support staff are amazing; they are so helpful and approachable. They clearly appear to have their pupil\u00e2\u0080\u0099s best interests at heart. This is evident in the progress that both of my children made.\nThe SLT have been wonderful with the guidance and support they have given me over the years and I am truly happy with the education service they have provided.\nThank you, to all the staff at Cherry Oak. Your help and support is much appreciated and it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s people like you who make a difference to society!","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2018-03-23T02:37:07Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"Isiri Mohamed (Alish)","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106719501474506236606\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTteN0jNZY4r6TGUS-5HfRz08Ua-YgQqsq_v4Y_B4e8SH=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My son has a diagnosis of Autism . His in love with his school , Cherry Oak special school. His school has a dedicated group of teachers that get to know each and every one of their pupils and parents so well. It feels like a private school with no tuition fees. The entire school is like one big family. The school is small but strong like a bull. The welcome you receive from reception while visiting the school is warm. My daughter who is not on the spectrum says she would like to go to that school because the people their are so kind. The fact that the school has a family support, community paedtrician, school nurse and the physiotherapy is a credit. I have all the confidence in the world that my son will establish his own strong identify at this school, because of the strong dedication and support from the teachers. looking at the photo's in his Folder during the parents evening. It showed that Ridwaan was so happy and engaged in his activities whereas having the best time of his life! It\u00e2\u0080\u0099s truly wonderful.\u00e2\u0080\u009d God bless you all for the good work that your doing with our beautiful children.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My son has a diagnosis of Autism . His in love with his school , Cherry Oak special school. His school has a dedicated group of teachers that get to know each and every one of their pupils and parents so well. It feels like a private school with no tuition fees. The entire school is like one big family. The school is small but strong like a bull. The welcome you receive from reception while visiting the school is warm. My daughter who is not on the spectrum says she would like to go to that school because the people their are so kind. The fact that the school has a family support, community paedtrician, school nurse and the physiotherapy is a credit. I have all the confidence in the world that my son will establish his own strong identify at this school, because of the strong dedication and support from the teachers. looking at the photo's in his Folder during the parents evening. It showed that Ridwaan was so happy and engaged in his activities whereas having the best time of his life! It\u00e2\u0080\u0099s truly wonderful.\u00e2\u0080\u009d God bless you all for the good work that your doing with our beautiful children.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2018-03-16T07:24:25Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"Mandy","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105338713501761551860\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMTwEaVXIKauBljdmHRKYChmVrrTjX8pSBQ0gW054hLJmCo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"This is one of the best schools in Birmingham for children with SEN. The staff go over and above to help children with their progress. My son was non verbal starting the school,in year 1 and now is talking all down to the hard work the speech and language and teachers done with him within school and parent liaison work with me, the In house speech and language, physiotherapist and support staff are very dedicated and child centred, all children are treated as individuals and the progress shows, they encourage parent and school working and it is a joint effort, results can be seen by work done by both parties. I wish this school had space to teach our children until the age of 25! You will never meet more dedicated friendly staff as you do in Cherry Oak. The children progress very well and communication with parents is outstanding, if you are not sure about anything you can ring the school and you will always be greeted by friendly staff who will happily reassure you and work with you to resolve your query.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This is one of the best schools in Birmingham for children with SEN. The staff go over and above to help children with their progress. My son was non verbal starting the school,in year 1 and now is talking all down to the hard work the speech and language and teachers done with him within school and parent liaison work with me, the In house speech and language, physiotherapist and support staff are very dedicated and child centred, all children are treated as individuals and the progress shows, they encourage parent and school working and it is a joint effort, results can be seen by work done by both parties. I wish this school had space to teach our children until the age of 25! You will never meet more dedicated friendly staff as you do in Cherry Oak. The children progress very well and communication with parents is outstanding, if you are not sure about anything you can ring the school and you will always be greeted by friendly staff who will happily reassure you and work with you to resolve your query.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2018-03-15T17:59:28Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"MinusculeUK","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102446409942854763827\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMThVuQF-TQNge1koTvoCn8WiA5cwS3exF138dWMw8tkzgyO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My son started cherry oak September... All i can say is what a amazing supportive school!! Everything about this school is great he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s came on so so well and most importantly he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s happy.. the staff are great and the home school book used to communicate with his class teacher are so comforting as I know how he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s been on a daily basis.. this you don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t get in mainstream schools.. from the moment you walk in it feels like home everybody knows your child\u00e2\u0080\u0099s name as they make the effort to know each and every one. My son has eczema and suffers terribly with it they help apply his creams, piriton and use distraction techniques to help him with this..\n\nWith not many special schools available for children it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hard as it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s almost impossible to get a school that\u00e2\u0080\u0099s meets your children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s needs 100% but I\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve found that with cherry oak. Having 3 children with SEN all going to different special schools Out of all of them cherry oak is my favourite","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My son started cherry oak September... All i can say is what a amazing supportive school!! Everything about this school is great he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s came on so so well and most importantly he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s happy.. the staff are great and the home school book used to communicate with his class teacher are so comforting as I know how he\u00e2\u0080\u0099s been on a daily basis.. this you don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t get in mainstream schools.. from the moment you walk in it feels like home everybody knows your child\u00e2\u0080\u0099s name as they make the effort to know each and every one. My son has eczema and suffers terribly with it they help apply his creams, piriton and use distraction techniques to help him with this..\n\nWith not many special schools available for children it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hard as it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s almost impossible to get a school that\u00e2\u0080\u0099s meets your children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s needs 100% but I\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve found that with cherry oak. Having 3 children with SEN all going to different special schools Out of all of them cherry oak is my favourite","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2018-03-22T17:53:04Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"Alima Begum","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113861491398738547736\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtd0W29JHnh7mI_lIpTO9Dg0qhgzpyueGWjO4do6jDzB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3","rating":5,"text":{"text":"This is school has been a god send for both of my children, who have a diagnosis of autism, both of which are on the sever end. After a bad start in a mainstream school, I finally have hope for both of my children.\nBefore they started neither of them had any verbal skills and no understanding of anything, but after being at cherry oak my children have some verbal skills and a basic understand of somethings more my son than my daughter. This school has become family and I don't know what I would do with out them, with every worry and every struggle they have always been there and I couldn't thank them enough for all the hard work they put in to both of my children and all the support they have give me over the years. We love them all so very much.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This is school has been a god send for both of my children, who have a diagnosis of autism, both of which are on the sever end. After a bad start in a mainstream school, I finally have hope for both of my children.\nBefore they started neither of them had any verbal skills and no understanding of anything, but after being at cherry oak my children have some verbal skills and a basic understand of somethings more my son than my daughter. This school has become family and I don't know what I would do with out them, with every worry and every struggle they have always been there and I couldn't thank them enough for all the hard work they put in to both of my children and all the support they have give me over the years. We love them all so very much.","languageCode":"en"}}]
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