Cherry Fields Primary School
73%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Cherry Fields Primary School
Cherry Fields Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Claire Robertson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Cherry Fields Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cherry Fields Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Cherry Fields Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Wardington Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 2DF |
| Headteacher | Claire Robertson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 236 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wardington Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 2DF
Wardington Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 2DF
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