Cherry Fields Primary School, Banbury

In its own words: "At Cherry Fields Primary School, it is our belief that we are creating future adults with the skills and inclination to leave a positive impact on the world - anywhere in the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our brand new, one form entry school opened in September 2020 in Banbury; located on the Belway housing developments of Hanwell View and Cherry Fields, off Southam Road. We opened our doors to reception and nursery children for the first time in September 2020 and, as of September 2024, have classes up to Year 4."

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Cherry Fields Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cherry Fields Primary School are Hanwell Fields Community School (0.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 58% maths); Hardwick Primary School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Hill View Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 70% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury (1.4 miles, Good, 57% reading, 63% maths).

Cherry Fields Primary School is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 28 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 16 (8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Cherry Fields Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.

Cherry Fields Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Banbury Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Banbury Crematorium (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In 2024/25, Cherry Fields Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 8.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.