Cherry Tree School, Walsall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cherry Tree School demonstrates strong attention to pupil safety through comprehensive risk assessments covering all school activities and careful supervision strategies. The school has invested in high-quality premises with dedicated spaces including sensory rooms and medical facilities for sick pupils. Leadership has thoughtfully planned how to expand provision while maintaining safety standards and operational excellence.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with up-to-date policies available to parents
- Comprehensive health and safety policies implemented with appropriate processes and oversight
- Well-maintained fire safety compliance with clear exit routes and regular alarm testing
- High-standard renovation of upper floor with appropriate lighting, acoustics, and sensory rooms
- Robust staff vetting through single central record and auditing system
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective in line with government guidance, with an up-to-date policy available to parents on the school website.
Cherry Tree School is an independent special school for pupils aged 3-19 with autism, severe learning difficulties, and social-emotional-mental health needs. This inspection evaluated the school's plans to expand from 55 to 130 pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
61 pupils
130 capacity
69 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Walsall
Admissions Demand - Walsall
Places available
4,057
Applications
3,772
Got 1st preference
75.9%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Walsall (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cherry Tree School
Palfrey Junior School
Palfrey Infant School
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy
Caldmore Primary Academy
Hillary Primary School
Whitehall Junior Community School
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Delves Infant School
Delves Junior School
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