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Cherry Fields Primary School

Wardington Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2DF

Outstanding

Inspected 6 December 2022

Outstanding
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
173
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools
Type

About Cherry Fields Primary School

Cherry Fields Primary School is a free school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 173 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Outstanding. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oxfordshire →
School Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
173 / 236 (73%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 December 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.4%
Free school meals
25.4%
EAL
7.5%
SEN support
13.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.3%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
28.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +9.7 vs 2023/24
9.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24
£46,659
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 29% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,003 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,988
Spend per pupil
£7,584
Income per pupil
39%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Wardington Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2DF
Phone
01295574004
Head Teacher
Claire Robertson

Academy Trust

GLF SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cherry Fields Primary School?
Cherry Fields Primary School is a free school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Cherry Fields Primary School have?
Cherry Fields Primary School has 173 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cherry Fields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Fields Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).
Is Cherry Fields Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Cherry Fields Primary School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.
Where is Cherry Fields Primary School?
Cherry Fields Primary School is located at Wardington Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2DF.

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