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11/09/26

We are pleased to share the date for our Reception 2027 open event. Please join us on Monday 21st September at 5pm. No booking required. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in. We look forward to seeing you all then

16/07/26

We are delighted to announce that Cherry Fields, have achieved the School Games Silver Level Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year. A huge well done to all the students that took part throughout the year. Lets see what 2026-2027 brings! 📷📷

15/07/26

Our Year 4's have just enjoyed an eventful couple of days at Hill End, taking part in activities such as pond skimming, den building, making smores and team building tasks.

09/07/26

We welcomed Libby from Cherwell District Council into school this week, to discuss healthy eating habits with our pupils. She spoke to the children about the different food groups and the importance of eating a rainbow of foods, and the hidden sugar content in some foods.

04/06/26

A huge thank you to our friends at  who very kindly donated snack packs to our pupils. With upcoming residentials and lots of class trips, these will be a very welcome addition. Thank you very much!

12/05/26

Our Year 2 class recently visited the Butterfly Farm in Stratford Upon Avon. We learned about habitats and life cycles, including how animals and plants depend on each other for food and shelter. We then enjoyed some field work in Stratford itself.

01/05/26

This week we were joined by a local artist who is working on a council run project called Round and Round the Garden. This is a creative recycling project using recycled materials to create flowers that will be used to decorate the hobby horses around Banbury Cross.

29/04/26

An exciting day at Cherry Fields this week. We had Mike Mullen a BMX half pipe champion in to spend the day with us. He started with a whole school assembly where he shared his stories and it was an inspiring day for all! Video  

24/03/26

Last week we welcomed Matt Fiddes Martial Arts into school to work with our pupils. We had an amazing day with pupils from Reception right up to Year 5 learning new skills and having lots of fun! Thank you to your trainer Joanne for showing our pupils the ropes.

20/03/26

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12/03/26

On Monday our Year 5 class visited the Ashmolean Museum to support this terms learning on the Ancient Greek Civilization. We learned about their major achievements and how these compare with what we know and do today. Thank you to The Ashmolean team for their fantastic workshop!

04/03/26

Yesterday we were joined by the Year 1 pupils from Hardwick and William Morris for a collaborative art day. We studied work by Vincent van Gogh and Beatrix Potter and explored their techniques using different mediums. The children has great fun and produced lovely pieces of art.

25/02/26

We are very proud to be able to share the video of the BBC news coverage from Cherry Fields Primary School. A big thank you to the staff and the parents that took part in the interview.#glf

13/02/26

Well done to all who took part in our challenge for National Storytelling Week. We had lots of children reading every day this week and some fantastic photos sent in of children reading in funny places such as under tables, in airing cupboards and even in tunnels.

30/01/26

We had an excitingly brilliant week as we transported ourselves via the bus into the town centre for our trip. With our focus being buses for our STEAM topic it was only fitting that we take advantage of our local bus. Well done Darwin you represented Cherry Fields fantastically.

26/01/26

Year 3 visit - Banbury Museum. We looked at the lock and bridge outside on the canal. Learned about the different cargo carried by canal boats and sketched the boats and canal from the bridge walkway. It was a very enjoyable day! Thank you to Banbury Museum and your team.

22/01/26

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21/01/26

We had an amazing time at the British Motor Museum. The children enjoyed making Lego cars on different surfaces as well as exploring cars from the past. We climbed into old cars, like the 103-year-old bus Betty and the 1907 Austin. A big thank you to the wonderful Museum staff!

18/12/25

If you are visiting Banbury Library over the festive period, please keep an eye out for these fantastic designs from our Nursery and Reception pupils. Beautiful artwork created again this year! Merry Christmas         

17/12/25

The children have worked really hard in their Christmas performances. It was lovely to hear the variety of songs and poems and to see the reaction from our adults watching. We also welcomed Green Pastures residents to our performance. We hope you all have a lovely Christmas.

School Dinners

School Catering

From September 2026, school meals at Cherry Fields will be provided by Aspens Services Ltd. 

As a specialist school caterer, Aspens is dedicated to serving schools and understands the important role great food plays in the school day. Their experienced catering teams prepare fresh, nutritious meals each day, offering a range of choices designed to appeal to different tastes and dietary needs.

To find out more about Aspens and their approach to school catering, please view their information leaflet or visit the Aspens Services website.

Menus

You can view our current school menu here.

School Meal Costs

Under the Government's Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day.

For children in Nursery and Years 3 to 6, school meals cost £2.80 per day, unless your child is eligible for and registered for Free School Meals.

To find out more about Free School Meals and how to apply, please visit Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK

Ordering Meals with SchoolGrid

We use SchoolGrid, an online meal ordering and payment system, to manage school meals.

Through SchoolGrid, parents and carers can:

  • View menus and meal choices
  • Order meals in advance
  • Make payments securely online
  • Manage dietary and allergy information

Meals must be ordered by 9:00am on the day they are required.

You can order a main meal and a dessert daily.  Yoghurt, jelly or fruit are also available for your child to select from the counter with their meal as an alternative dessert option.

SchoolGrid orders can be placed up to a term in advance if there is sufficient credit on your account.

You can:

Learn more about SchoolGrid

Watch the SchoolGrid parent guide video

Access your SchoolGrid account 

If you need help with setting up a SchoolGrid account, please contact your school office.

If you need technical support or troubleshooting help, please contact SchoolGrid helpdesk at:

  • Email: support@schoolgrid.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01506 300 310

Allergy Safety

At Cherry Fields, the safety and wellbeing of children with allergies is a priority. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all pupils can participate fully in school life. Our approach follows the Department for Education's statutory guidance on Allergy Safety in Schools.

We work closely with families, catering providers and healthcare professionals to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for pupils with allergies, food intolerances and medical dietary requirements.

What Parents and Carers Need to Do

To help us keep your child safe, please ensure that you:

  • Inform the school office of any allergies, intolerances or medical dietary requirements as soon as possible.
  • If your child has any allergies, intolerances, or medical dietary requirements, please complete the Aspens Allergy and Medical Diet Request Form. An Aspens team member will then be in touch to discuss your child's requirements and work with you to identify safe and appropriate meal options. Aspens will aim to complete this process within 10 working days of receiving all required information.
  • Complete any required document, such as Individual Healthcare Plan, if requested by the school.
  • Keep us updated if your child's condition, treatment or medication changes.
  • Ensure any prescribed emergency medication, including adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), is in date and available in school.

Food Brought into School, including Packed Lunches

The school promotes a culture of allergy awareness, inclusion and shared responsibility. We ask all parents and carers to support our efforts to minimise the risk of accidental allergen exposure for pupils, staff and visitors with allergies.

Please do not send nuts or products containing nuts into school. Parents and carers are encouraged to check ingredient labels carefully before sending food into school.

To keep all children safe, we ask that:

  • Children do not share food, drinks, snacks, lunchbox items, utensils or food containers with others.
  • Any food brought into school for celebrations, special events or curriculum activities is agreed with the school in advance.
  • Parents and carers provide clear ingredient information for food supplied for school events.

We appreciate the support of our school community in helping to create a safe and inclusive environment where all children can learn, eat and participate confidently in school life. This includes supporting awareness of the risks associated with food sharing and helping children to understand the importance of respecting the medical needs of others.

Further information

Introduction to Aspens

Aspens allergy policy

Aspens and SchoolGrid Primary allergy policy

If you have any questions about allergies, medical diets or the support available for your child, please contact the school office.