The University of Birmingham School vs Cherry Oak School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The University of Birmingham School
Birmingham
Cherry Oak School
Birmingham
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Free schools
Community special school
Age Range
11–19
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Birmingham
Birmingham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1188
112
Capacity
1150
111
Occupancy
103%
101%
FSM %
42.5%
57.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
May 2023
Mar 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.8
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
0%
KS2 Maths
-
0%
KS2 Writing
-
0%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
34.8
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
12%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
194
-
Retention
95%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
30%
-
Degree course
84%
-
Any L4+ destination
88%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
181
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (210)
Biology (198)
Mathematics (182)
Chemistry (168)
Chemistry (152)
Biology (138)
Psychology (116)
Psychology (116)