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Orchard Fields Community School

Edmunds Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0QT, Oxfordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
450
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, where 82% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in Oxfordshire. It ranks in the top 10% nationally for expected outcomes, though only 9% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%, based on 34 responses, indicating room for improvement in community engagement.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.82%Top 10% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.9%Top 41% UK
Parent View (34 responses)
3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
Good range of subjects
74%
Behaviour is good
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Progress is communicated
68%
School keeps me informed
62%
School has high expectations
59%
School supports development
56%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
White Other11.6%
Asian Pakistani11.4%
Black African5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.05932, -1.35674 · OX16 0QT

School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN122994
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Fields Community School rated by Ofsted?

Orchard Fields Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.

Is Orchard Fields Community School a good school?

Orchard Fields Community School scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Orchard Fields Community School?

Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchard Fields Community School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.

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