Cherry Trees Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cherry Trees Nursery School
Address: Hawkins Road
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9LS
Telephone Number: 01234 354788
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 2-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Smith
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 147 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 3.9%

Location and administration

URN: 109413
DfE Number: 822/1000
UPRN: 100081211173
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Cauldwell (E05014495)

Easting & Northing: 505293E, 248447N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 29.82" N 0° 27' 47.68" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4GFP+XP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Shackleton Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Peter Pan Nursery School (0.7km)
  3. Cauldwell School (0.8km)
  4. King's Oak Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Bedford Girls' School (0.9km)
  6. Bedford Free School (0.9km)
  7. Bedford Academy (1.0km)
  8. Bedford College (1.0km)
  9. Elstow School (1.3km)
  10. St John's School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Maurizio Bevilacqua - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Ms Suzanne Hoefkens - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Miss Rebecca Lund - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Ms Elizabeth Payton - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mrs Beverley Rinvenuto - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Simpkin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Spice - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Robin Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Walker - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Fouzia Zamir - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.