Cherry Tree Academy Trust
About Us
Cherry Tree Academy Marham Junior is nestled in the heart of the village of Marham and a stones throw away from Upper Marham. Our academy is home to children from both the local area and beyond, with some even traveling from as far as Cambridgeshire.
While many of our children come from a service background, we also have a diverse group of children from non-service families. One of the unique aspects of our academy is the high number of children who join and leave throughout the year. We understand the challenges this can present and ensure that our policies and practices support both the children and their families, whether they stay with us for their entire infant schooling or join us mid-year.
Our aim is to ensure that every child enjoys their primary education, creating lasting memories and developing a lifelong love of learning.
Learning, Living, Laughing – these are the values that guide us every day. "They are a family, I wouldn't hesitate to discuss any concerns with them, they communicate well, they are engaging, and their learning methods have taken my adoptive children from shy, first time schoolers, to fun, outgoing and confident children. I can't thank them enough!"
Learning – Our core focus is to provide an outstanding education for all of our children. We are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our education remains up-to-date with the latest developments and that we consistently assess our practices against national standards. "Children seem to be well looked after and encouraged to engage in all aspects of academic learning. There is a real sense of the teachers knowing each child individually and catering to their needs as much as is appropriate."
Living – We believe that the best learning happens when it is applied to real-life situations. We strive to make learning relevant and meaningful, using every opportunity to connect classroom knowledge to the world outside. "The children seem to really enjoy outdoor learning on Fridays. There are lots of school trips throughout the year. The pastoral support room in the junior school is very good."
Laughing – A day without laughter isn’t a day well spent. We want our children to enjoy their childhood, and we believe that joy is a key part of both learning and living. A positive, fun environment enhances everything we do. "Development of the whole child, not just academic targets. Prioritises learning the importance of good values and responsibilities in their community. Provides learning opportunities in a variety of settings (such as the woods) to create memorable and enjoyable learning experiences."
We would be delighted to welcome you to our academy for a short visit to see us in action. Please contact the office to arrange an appointment with the Executive Leader by calling 01760 337346 or emailing junioroffice@cherrytreeacademy.norfolk.sch.uk.
For the academic year 2024-2025, we will be offering eight classes to accommodate the needs of our children. We strive to be as flexible as possible in organising our classes to best support each child's learning journey.
**quotes taken from a parent survey - Feb 2025
Our Leadership Team
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Joanne Hornsby Executive Leader and AO |
Gemma Steward Executive Vice Lead and SENDCO |
Elaine Knight Cheif Financial Officer |
Our Classes
Our class names this year reflect different cities in the wonderful world in which we live.
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Year 3 Tokyo Class |
Year 3 Cape Town Class |
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Year 4 Rome Class |
Year 4 Sydney Class |
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Year 5 London class |
Year 5 Paris Class |
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Year 5 New York Class
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Year 6 Toronto Class |
