Open Special Mixed

Cherry Oak School

60 Frederick Road, Birmingham, B29 6PB
112 Pupils
111 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
63.40% FSM %
77 Boys
35 Girls
About Cherry Oak School

Cherry Oak School is an Special schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 111. Current headteacher: Gary Coffey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Birmingham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Selly Oak
Ward Weoley & Selly Oak
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077033
URN 103626
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Clare Mills Chair of Governors 13/02/2025 12/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sadie Bolton Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Budden Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Martin Carpenter Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Coffey Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Penelope Cornish Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Marie Ellis Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by LA
Ms Gillian Hill Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Lesley Jackson Governor 06/03/2026 05/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Susan McCorkindale Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Pemberton Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Helen Schneider Governor 14/11/2025 13/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry Oak School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Cherry Oak School has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 111.
Cherry Oak School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Cherry Oak School is Mr Gary Coffey.
Cherry Oak School is at 60 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Cherry Oak School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Gary Coffey
60 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 103626
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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