SchoolScoresCherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed
Part of CHERRY TREE ACADEMY TRUST MARHAM
Cedar Road, Upper Marham, Cedar Road, King's Lynn, PE33 9LT
01760 337217 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
King's Lynn comparisons use the 26 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | King's Lynn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. King's Lynn figures pool parents at the King's Lynn schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 32 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Narborough CofE Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin At Shouldham CofE Primary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant?
100% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 46 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141161.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.