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Orchard Fields Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Orchard Fields Community School is a community primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

422

Pupils

450

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Orchard Fields Community School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Orchard Fields Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Orchard Fields Community School — School Information

Full address
Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0QT
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
39.9% of pupils
DfE URN
122994

Other Primary Schools in Banbury

If Orchard Fields Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Fields Community School

Is Orchard Fields Community School oversubscribed?

Orchard Fields Community School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Orchard Fields Community School?

Admission to Orchard Fields Community 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 Orchard Fields Community School cover?

Orchard Fields Community 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 Orchard Fields Community School?

Orchard Fields Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.