Orchard Fields Community School

A good community school school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Fields Community School.

Banbury, OX160QT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 86.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 February 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Edmunds Road
Banbury, OX160QT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
122994
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0QT
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
430
Free School Meals
43.7% (188 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
86.0 (+27.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 110.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Orchard Fields Community School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 105.0
2024 106.0 110.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
430 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Persevere, Achieve, be Aspirational"

Safety and happiness for all Inclusion and respect Partnership with parents and the community Equal opportunities for all Excellence in teaching and learning Broad and balanced curriculum

Head Teacher's Message

Orchard Fields Community School is a fully inclusive community school that welcomes children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds. We aim to persevere, achieve, and be aspirational, with a rich, engaging curriculum in a safe and caring environment.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Football Netball Hockey Cricket Athletics Cross Country Swimming

Facilities

Bike library Balance bike library Wellington boots Outdoor play equipment School field

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

All children are eligible for a full-time place at school from the September following their fourth birthday. If you are applying for a Foundation Stage place in school you need to complete a primary transfer form and return it to either the school office or Oxfordshire County Council. If your child is in Year six and needs to apply for a secondary school place you need to fill in a similar secondary transfer form and return it directly to Oxfordshire County Council or the school office.

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