Orchard Fields Community School
URN: 122994 • Banbury OX16 0QT
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Fields Community School
- URN
- 122994
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dawn Shilston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01295263324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edmunds Road, Banbury OX16 0QT
Summary
Orchard Fields Community School is a mixed primary school located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, accommodating 422 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming children from diverse backgrounds, with students representing 13 ethnicities and speaking over 39 languages. The ethos of the school emphasizes safety, respect, and community, aiming to foster a supportive environment where all pupils can thrive.
The curriculum at Orchard Fields is designed to inspire curiosity and develop essential skills, ensuring that children are prepared for future challenges. The school focuses on nurturing independence, confidence, and thoughtfulness in its students, encouraging them to set aspirational goals and celebrate their achievements. Staff are dedicated to providing a broad and balanced education that meets the individual needs of each child.
Partnership with parents is a key aspect of the school's mission, which aims to equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary for a fulfilling life. The school environment is enhanced by ample outdoor space, contributing to a happy and safe learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Orchard Fields is designed to inspire curiosity and develop essential skills, ensuring that children are prepared for future challenges. The school focuses on nurturing independence, confidence, and thoughtfulness in its students, encouraging them to set aspirational goals and celebrate their achievements. Staff are dedicated to providing a broad and balanced education that meets the individual needs of each child.
Partnership with parents is a key aspect of the school's mission, which aims to equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary for a fulfilling life. The school environment is enhanced by ample outdoor space, contributing to a happy and safe learning atmosphere.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 207
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 207 | 215 | 420 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 430 | 216 | 214 | 420 | 42.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 392 | 176 | 216 | 420 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 392 | 176 | 216 | 420 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 367 | 179 | 188 | 420 | 38.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 356 | 168 | 188 | 420 | 36.60 |
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