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Orchard Fields Community School

Cherwell, OX16 0QTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#617 of 13,686 nationally

About Orchard Fields Community School

Ofsted's Parent View responses for Orchard Fields Community School, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 71% of the 34 parents who responded would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 29% said they wouldn't. The picture is nuanced when you dig into individual questions: 85% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 88% felt their child is safe. However, only 42% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, with 33% disagreeing. On the plus side, 94% agreed their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 82% agreed their child does well at the school. The school is clearly popular locally — for 2025/26 admissions, it received 83 applications for just 47 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.77, with 42 first-preference offers made. This suggests a school that families actively want, even if the parent feedback isn't universally glowing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEdmunds Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 0QT
HeadteacherSharon Kearns
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)39.9%
School Capacity422 / 450 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 34 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersNetballDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningEco ClubFilm ClubScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchard Fields Community School

Orchard Fields Community School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.