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Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is an academy sponsor led primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 186 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

186

Pupils

240

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior?

The catchment area for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior: 240 places, 78% filled: places available

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior has a published admission number of 240 places. 186 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of King's Lynn.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior: School Information

Full address
Hillside, Marham, King's Lynn, PE33 9JJ
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141227

Other Primary Schools in King's Lynn

If Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is oversubscribed, these primary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior

What is the catchment area for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior?

The catchment area for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior oversubscribed?

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 186 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior?

Admission to Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is managed by Norfolk. 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 Trust Marham Junior cover?

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior is a primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 7-11. 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 Trust Marham Junior?

Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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