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05/02/25

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05/02/25

The Canal and River Trust paid us a visit, with a whole school assembly and a special early years themed event. They shared some fantastic ideas and guidance to keep our families safe. pic.twitter.com/NQ66VdpoVc

27/01/25

Year 1 went on a school trip to the British Motor Museum. Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their time dressing up as bus drivers, riding on a 100-year-old bus and investigating the first ever car. Here are some pictures of the cars we observed and the costumes we dressed up in. pic.twitter.com/hvW0ZsgPkS

27/01/25

To enhance our STEAM learning this term our Year 1 class visited the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. The class had the chance to investigate lots of different motor vehicles and see how they have developed over time. They even got to sit in the vehicles and get dressed up. pic.twitter.com/RknBFOOynI

23/01/25

For any families wishing to join our nursery class from September 2025, we are hosting an open event on Monday 10th February. Please join us at 3.30pm for your chance to meet the team and view the setting. We look forward to meeting you. pic.twitter.com/7497Pgbdaz

22/01/25

KS2 competed in their second House Competition of the academic year. The challenge involved orienteering, searching for puzzle pieces with the aid of a map of the school grounds. However, it wasn’t that easy. There were lots of challenges to earn their puzzle pieces to begin with pic.twitter.com/3MN3kBNors

19/12/24

Due to increased demand in our nursery, we will be confirming places before Easter for a September 2025 start. Please apply now by following the link below. https://t.co/bVsoYc8YuM pic.twitter.com/HKFPjDTdrT

19/12/24

As some of you may have already seen, our Nursery and Reception classes helped create a fantastic display within There has been lots of compliments on the beautiful Gonk designs. Well done to all the children that took part! pic.twitter.com/scAJmhNHUS

27/11/24

A huge well done to Sienna in Year 2 for being one of the winning entries in the GLF Christmas card design competition! Beautiful design featuring "Cheeky and Chip" pic.twitter.com/CFvrMMmF80

11/11/24

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05/11/24

Please join us on Monday 11th November at 5pm for our second open event geared towards Reception 2025 starters. No booking required, simply join us for a presentation from the Headteacher, a tour of the setting and your chance to ask any questions you may have. pic.twitter.com/j98XmRQHXc

21/06/24

We would like to say a huge thank you to Hanger Storage Logistics for generously donating a buddy bench to our school. Seen here with our Year 1 and 2 students.

24/05/24

Early Years has a special visit this week from Lucia's Tiny Farm. They got to meet and handle animals as young as 5 weeks old, learning about the life cycle and different stages of growth. Fun whilst learning pic.twitter.com/pjUF1fBrfh

08/03/24

What a fantastic effort from staff and children alike! pic.twitter.com/djOEwN86g7

15/02/24

Early years funding is changing! Please do visit https://t.co/53rGglU3qC to find out more. From September we will be offering places for 2 years olds. Please contact us to arrange a tour of our fantastic nursery. We look forward to welcoming you soon. pic.twitter.com/rOGAqXd0yc

08/02/24

Did you know many working parents can now apply for funding for their 2 year old's childcare? For more details please visit the Childcare Choices website. Our nursery will offering places for 2-4 year olds from September. Please contact us to find out more on 01295 574004 pic.twitter.com/9VMIzxm7tS

08/02/24

Did you know many working parents can now apply for funding for their 2 year old's childcare? For more details please visit the Childcare Choices website. Our nursery will offering places for 2-4 year olds from September. Please do contact us to find out more 01295 574004 pic.twitter.com/htfauAi4wJ

12/01/24

A first for Cherry Fields! We are very excited to have welcomed Tom from into school today. Some excellent budding musicians had their first go with keyboards and guitars today. pic.twitter.com/ozzmLK7blH

07/12/23

We are very proud to show off the fabulous Christmas artwork by our Darwin and Nightingale classes, which is proudly on display at Banbury Library. If you pop down please have a look, they have pride of place as you enter! Amazing work! pic.twitter.com/LmhO1Y2fMm

13/11/23

Please join us at our next open event, in preparation for choosing your Reception places for next September. The Head Teacher will give a presentation, a tour of the setting and allow our prospective families the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. pic.twitter.com/QRfJMG6F46

Nursery Admissions

We are a one form entry primary school with a 2 form entry nursery that opened in September 2020.  

Our nursery class caters for children between the ages of 2 - 4 years old. (Children can be admitted to the nursery the full term after they turn 2.) Admission will be subject to an application being made and places available.

Please see our policies for our nursery admission policy under key information and policies.

Please note additional guidance for oversubcription criteria

All children will be ranked according to the following age groups:

Children who have officially deferred entrance into Reception for 2024.

Children who will turn 4 years old between 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. (This is to give priority to older children who will be due to transfer to Reception in the next academic year/September 2025 and only have one year left to attend nursery). 

Children who will be 3 years old between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025.

Children who will be 2 years old between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025. At Cherry Fields Primary School a child can only start in the nursery once they have turned 2 years old.

Places for children who will turn 2 or 3 years old between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 will be allocated as follows with theoldest by term having priority

2-year-olds who are eligible for funded early education and childcare

Children who are 2 years old, and subject to availability

 

Please click below for the link to our admission form for nursery for September 2025 admissions:

Cherry Fields School Nursery Application Academic year 2025-2026 (Page 1 of 3) 

The deadline to apply for a nursery place for entry in September is Friday 14th March 2025.

Please see the following information about tax free childare for your 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

Are you eligible to claim 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? Please make sure you apply for any funding you are entitled to.

To find out more please see Childcare Choices - help paying for your childcare

When is my child eligible for free entitlement?

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible the term after they become 3 years of age.

A child born on or between:

  • 1 April and 31 August - will become eligible for a free place from 1 September following their third birthday
  • 1 September and 31 December - will become eligible for a free place from 1 January following their third birthday
  • 1 January and 31 March - will become eligible for a free place from 1 April following their third birthday.

Eligible working parents wishing to access the extended free entitlement can only do so the term after receiving confirmation of their eligibility and should apply for this a term in advance.

Please also see FEET (free early education for two year olds) and
FEE (free early education for 3 and 4 year olds) from the government website.

You can also visit the Oxfordshire County Council website for further information on free childcare.
FEET (free early education for two year olds)
FEE (free early education for 3 and 4 year olds)