Cherry Trees School

Cherry Trees School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate grade to a good performance in several areas. The school is committed to nurturing its students, fostering a positive learning environment characterized by care and kindness. Pupils, many of whom have varying special educational needs, are receiving the necessary support, enabling them to make notable progress in their education and personal development. Staff relationships with students are supportive, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and accepted, contributing to positive behavior throughout the school. Additionally, extensive efforts are made to broaden students' life experiences through various clubs and outings, and the leadership is dedicated to continuous improvement.

Strengths

• Massive improvements in the quality of education since the last inspection.
• Caring and supportive relationships between staff and pupils.
• Strong commitment to understanding and addressing students' special educational needs.
• Pupils are happier, more confident, and making greater progress.
• High expectations for the learning in lessons across all subjects.
• Effective collaboration with parents and specialists to support students.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent implementation of some support plans for pupils.
• At times, staff do not adapt the curriculum adequately for individual SEND needs.
• Early reading curriculum is still in development, limiting pre-reading skill acquisition.
• Pupil voices are not always captured in planning their provision.

In 2024–25 pupils at Cherry Trees School attended 89.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.7% of pupils at Cherry Trees School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). One pupil was permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Cherry Trees School had 6.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 17.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Cherry Trees School had 65 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Cherry Trees School received £39,439 and spent £34,152 for each of its 59 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £333,000 (£5,637 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, income was £11,845 and spending £11,576 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Cherry Trees School is part of Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• Wightwick Hall School Wolverhampton
• Two Rivers High School Tamworth
• Two Rivers Primary School Tamworth
• River View Primary and Nursery School Burton-On-Trent
• Christ Church Primary School Burton-On-Trent
• Tower View Primary School Burton-On-Trent

What is Cherry Trees School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Cherry Trees School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

When was Cherry Trees School last inspected by Ofsted?

Cherry Trees School was last inspected in April 2024.

How many pupils does Cherry Trees School have?

Cherry Trees School has 65 pupils on roll.

What age range does Cherry Trees School cover?

Cherry Trees School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Cherry Trees School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Cherry Trees School?

Cherry Trees School is at Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AX.