Cherry Tree Academy Catchment Area
Cherry Tree Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
240
Pupils
315
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Cherry Tree Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Cherry Tree Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Cherry Tree Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 49.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144400
Other Primary Schools in Pontefract
If Cherry Tree Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6DJ
Featherstone Purston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 5HF
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6LW
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF7 5BG
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF8 3JY
Upton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF9 1JS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cherry Tree Academy
Is Cherry Tree Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Cherry Tree Academy has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 240 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for Cherry Tree Academy? ▾
Admission to Cherry Tree Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cherry Tree Academy cover? ▾
Cherry Tree Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree Academy? ▾
Cherry Tree Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.