The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CHERRY TREE ACADEMY TRUST MARHAM
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Hornsby (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside, Marham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9JJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior take?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior?
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is in King's Lynn, PE33 9JJ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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