Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
OPENPRIMARYAGES 3-11MIXEDOFSTED · REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT
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Profile
TypeAcademy sponsor led
HeadMr Adam Dawson
PhasePrimary
Local authorityWakefield
Pupils on roll233
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity315
ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
WardPontefract North
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-04-2017
GenderMixed
PostcodeWF8 2HN
URN144400
Ofsted · Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 · 2024-01-30
RI
Overall effectiveness
RI
Quality of education
G
Behaviour & attitudes
G
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
G
Early years
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of Waterton Academy Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/04/2017.
Member of WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/04/2017. Incorporated at Companies House as 09124782 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 11 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Becky CookChair of Local Governing Body | 7 Nov 2022 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
| Mrs Helen ChallengerLocal Governor | 6 Mar 2023 | 26 Jan 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mr Adam DawsonLocal Governor | 20 Feb 2023 | 4y | ||
| Darren GillLocal Governor | 16 Mar 2026 | 16 Mar 2030 | 8m | ACTIVE |
| Miss Kirsty KingLocal Governor | 6 Mar 2025 | 6 Mar 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Rohan McCarthy-GillLocal Governor | 10 May 2023 | 10 May 2027 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Jo PalmerLocal Governor | 22 Mar 2024 | 22 Mar 2028 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Simon PickersgillLocal Governor | 22 Sep 2026 | 22 Sep 2030 | 2m | ACTIVE |
| Ms Cassandra ValeLocal Governor | 11 Jun 2025 | 7 Sep 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Sarah Wileman-AshbyLocal Governor | 2 Oct 2024 | 18 Sep 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Lucy WilsonLocal Governor | 24 Feb 2026 | 24 Feb 2030 | 8m | ACTIVE |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Academy 134278 | Predecessor | 28-02-2017 |