Cherry Fields Primary School Catchment Area
Cherry Fields Primary School is a free s primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
173
Pupils
236
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Cherry Fields Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cherry Fields Primary School?
The catchment area for Cherry Fields Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Cherry Fields Primary School is set by Oxfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →Cherry Fields Primary School: 236 places, 73% filled: places available
Cherry Fields Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Banbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Oxfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Cherry Fields Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147909
Other Primary Schools in Banbury
If Cherry Fields Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.
Greatworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX17 2DR
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · OX17 3DN
Orchard Fields Community School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 0QT
Queensway School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9NF
The Grange Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OX16 9YA
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · OX15 5JS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cherry Fields Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions: Cherry Fields Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cherry Fields Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cherry Fields Primary School is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Cherry Fields Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cherry Fields Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Cherry Fields Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cherry Fields Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cherry Fields Primary School cover? ▾
Cherry Fields Primary School is a primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cherry Fields Primary School? ▾
Cherry Fields Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.