Cherry Tree School
Cherry Tree School is an independent special school in Walsall for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 61 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2025.
Ofsted inspection: December 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 72 Queen Mary Street Palfrey Walsall West Midlands WS1 4AB |
| Reference Number | 149910 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 61 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.61%
Girls: 16.39% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Cherry Tree School is likely to meet the independent school standards following a material change inspection aimed at accommodating more pupils. The school's safeguarding measures and health and safety policies are in place and effective, ensuring a secure environment for students. The additional facilities being proposed, such as classrooms and sensory rooms, have been designed to support a larger student body while maintaining quality standards of care and education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jul 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding measures are implemented.
- Clear health and safety policies are in place and followed.
- Thorough risk assessments are conducted for all school activities.
- High-standard renovations have been made to the upper floor facilities.
- Proprietor has ensured that the necessary checks on staff have been completed.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Cherry Tree School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Cherry Tree School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2025.
When was Cherry Tree School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cherry Tree School was last inspected in December 2025.
How many pupils does Cherry Tree School have?
Cherry Tree School has 61 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cherry Tree School cover?
Cherry Tree School for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Cherry Tree School?
Cherry Tree School is at 72 Queen Mary Street, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AB.