Open Free School Primary Mixed

Cherry Fields Primary School

Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF
Part of: GLF SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Cherry Fields Primary School
Banbury, OX16 2DF
173 Pupils
236 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
19.10% FSM %
76 Boys
97 Girls
About Cherry Fields Primary School

Cherry Fields Primary School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Claire Robertson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Cherwell
Parliamentary Constituency Banbury
Ward Banbury Hardwick
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GLF SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086481
URN 147909
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sarah Deacon Chair of Local Governing Body 28/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Alderman Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 21/09/2021 — N/A
Dr Laura Allerston Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gemma Cottingham Local Governor 19/07/2024 18/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Kingston Local Governor 10/12/2024 18/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kimberley Middleton Local Governor 19/07/2024 18/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Robertson Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Hanwell Fields Community School
1.08 km • Banbury
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Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
1.89 km • Banbury
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Hill View Primary School
2.23 km • Banbury
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
2.31 km • Banbury
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
2.61 km • Banbury
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North Oxfordshire Academy
2.66 km • Banbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry Fields Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Cherry Fields Primary School has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Cherry Fields Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Cherry Fields Primary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Cherry Fields Primary School is Mrs Claire Robertson.
Cherry Fields Primary School is at Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cherry Fields Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cherry Fields Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Robertson
Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF
01295574004
Location
OX16 2DF  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 147909
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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