Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
Cedar Road, Upper Marham, Cedar Road, King's Lynn, PE33 9LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 15 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Pupils are happy, confident and proud to be part of a close-knit, caring community. They feel safe and well supported by adults who know them well. Typical comments from parents describe the school as 'transformational' for their child, while others praise the 'fantastic support' for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. These are realised in the improvements in how well pupils learn to read and the depth of knowledge they gain across the curriculum. Children are encouraged to develop a curiosity about learning right from the start of Reception. Behaviour is calm and respectful. Pupils are kind to one another and understand the importance of fairness and responsibility. Where issues arise, such as occasional friendship disagreements, staff respond quickly and sensitively. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively when it does occur. Pupils look forward to 'Fab Fridays'. This is a weekly enrichment programme where pupils apply their learning in real-life contexts. For example, Year 2 pupils wrote persuasive letters about improving the local park, while Reception children explored teamwork through outdoor games. These experiences bring learning to life and help pupils develop confidence and independence.
What the school should improve
- The school does not promote reading for pleasure well enough. Too few interesting books are available, so some pupils choose not to read and do not develop fluency as they should. The school should provide a wide range of appealing books and actively encourage reading for pleasure.
- The trust board has not consistently provided precise or rigorous enough challenge and support to school leaders. This is particularly evident in matters related to the quality of education. As a result, there is an overreliance on school leaders to set the strategy and direction for the school. The trust board must strengthen its ability to challenge and support school leaders effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Narborough Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHERRY TREE ACADEMY TRUST MARHAM
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Joanne Hornsby
- Phone
- 01760337217
- Address
- Cedar Road, Upper Marham, Cedar Road, King's Lynn, PE33 9LT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 141161
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.