Orchard Fields Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Orchard Fields Community School
Address: Edmunds Road
Town/City: Banbury
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX16 0QT
Telephone Number: 01295 263324
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Sharon Kearns
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 415 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.4%

Location and administration

URN: 122994
DfE Number: 931/2055
UKPRN: 10069272
UPRN: 10011884666
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Cherwell (E07000177)
Constituency: Banbury (E14001072)
Electoral Ward: Banbury Ruscote (E05010924)

Easting & Northing: 444200E, 240300N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 35.86" N 1° 21' 23.74" W
Plus Code: 9C4W3J5V+X9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Imran Ashraf - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Ms Karen Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Miss Megan Benham - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Ms Sadia Daswandi - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Ms Anna Donajgrodzki - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Ms Sharon Kearns - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elaine King - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Ms Elaine King - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2030.
  • Miss Jeanette Law - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Ms Peace Nnaji - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Ms Josie Silva Clark - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mr Martyn Simmonds - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2029.
  • Mr Martyn Simmonds - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Ms Amanda Watkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Amanda Watkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.