Cherry Fields Primary School is a primary school in Banbury, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Cherry Fields Primary School currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.9% boys and 56.1% girls. Around 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.5%). other white pupils make up about 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF
Website:
Telephone: 01295574004
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Oxfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Robertson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147909

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 173
Number of Boys: 76
Number of Girls: 97

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British59.50%103
Other White13.90%24
Indian9.80%17
Other Mixed4.00%7
Unclassified2.90%5
White and Asian2.30%4
White and Black African1.70%3
Pakistani1.70%3
African1.70%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%1
Irish0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
62%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Morris Nursery School
Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ
- not rated 3,077 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cherry Fields Primary School
Wardington Road , OX16 2DF
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Hanwell Fields Community School
Rotary Way , OX16 1ER
- not rated 1,179 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hanwell Fields Community School
Rotary Way , OX16 1ER
- not rated 1,179 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Ferriston , OX16 1XE
- not rated 2,058 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hardwick Primary School
Ferriston , OX16 1XE
- not rated 2,058 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Drayton School
Drayton Road , OX16 0UD
- not rated 2,904 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton Road , OX16 0UD
3out of 4 2,904 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Madina School
, Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH
- not rated 2,745 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Carrdus School
Overthorpe Hall , Blacklocks Hill OX17 2BS
- not rated 3,144 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Overthorpe Preparatory School
Blacklocks Hill , OX17 2BS
- not rated 3,179 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.