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Cherry Orchard Primary School
Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2LB
Cherry Orchard Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Birmingham). It has about 470 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment, Progress and Attainment.
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Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is below average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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