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Cherry Orchard Primary School
Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2LB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.4 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
488
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 73% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, reflected in a LocaleIQ score better than 62% of schools. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.0%
Asian Indian22.9%
Asian Bangladeshi8.7%
Black Caribbean7.3%
Mixed Other4.2%
Black African3.3%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other1.8%
White British1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.52016, -1.92108 · B20 2LB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103178
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Orchard Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Orchard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Cherry Orchard Primary School a good school?
Cherry Orchard Primary School scores 62.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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