Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant, King's Lynn
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in King's Lynn, part of Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. It was 83% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant in detail
Getting a place at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant are Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior (0.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 56% maths); Narborough Church of England Primary Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 56% maths); St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Middleton Church of England Primary Academy (5.2 miles, Inadequate, 67% reading, 67% maths).
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham JuniorNarborough Church of England Primary AcademySt Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary AcademyMiddleton Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is one of 2 schools run by Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham, an academy trust.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Gates (opposite), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant issued 4 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Parents describe the school as transformational, with pupils receiving fantastic support and developing genuine confidence. The school excels at supporting children with SEND and building a broad, ambitious curriculum where pupils produce high-quality work. Weekly Fab Fridays bring learning to life through real-world applications like writing persuasive letters and exploring teamwork.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with individual needs identified early and regularly reviewed
- Strong curriculum across all subjects with pupils building knowledge well over time
- Thoughtfully designed early years provision with effective language support
- Calm, respectful behaviour with positive reinforcement approaches
- Rich personal development programme including clubs, visits and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough interesting books available, causing some pupils to choose not to read and limiting reading fluency development
- Trust board does not provide rigorous enough challenge and support to school leaders
- Pupils' understanding of their roles in school council and eco council is still developing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Fab Fridays enrichment programme, school council, eco council, sign language learning, clubs, visits, themed weeks, assemblies
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is a Good school where pupils are happy, confident and well-supported in a caring community. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, particularly in reading and curriculum development.
At a Glance
9.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
22.6
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
149 pupils
180 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - King's Lynn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for King's Lynn
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
136
Total Pupils
63
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,442
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,349
Per pupil
£846k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
116
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
What is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
No fixed boundary. When Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Classes at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant average 22.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant has around 136 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is at Cedar Road, Upper Marham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)