Open State Primary Mixed

Orchard Fields Community School

Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0QT
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Orchard Fields Community School
Banbury, OX16 0QT
422 Pupils
450 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.90% FSM %
207 Boys
215 Girls
About Orchard Fields Community School

Orchard Fields Community School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Sharon Kearns.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Cherwell
Parliamentary Constituency Banbury
Ward Banbury Ruscote
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069272
URN 122994
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martyn Simmonds Chair of Governors 06/12/2021 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martyn Simmonds Chair of Governors 05/12/2025 05/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Atkins Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Atkins Governor 21/11/2025 21/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Megan Benham Governor 24/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Sadia Daswandi Governor 24/05/2024 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Sharon Kearns Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elaine King Governor 08/01/2022 07/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elaine King Governor 07/01/2026 07/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jeanette Law Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Peace Nnaji Governor 24/05/2024 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Dawn Shilston Governor 01/01/2012 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Frank Wise School
0.32 km • Banbury
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
0.34 km • Banbury
Other
Queensway School
0.63 km • Banbury
Other
William Morris Primary School
1.05 km • Banbury
Other
Harriers Banbury Academy
1.08 km • Banbury
Other
Hill View Primary School
1.09 km • Banbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Fields Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Orchard Fields Community School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Orchard Fields Community School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Orchard Fields Community School is Ms Sharon Kearns.
Orchard Fields Community School is at Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0QT, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Orchard Fields Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchard Fields Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sharon Kearns
Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0QT
01295263324
www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/
Location
OX16 0QT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 122994
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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