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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

06/11/23

The Year 3 class have had a very creative day with Banbury BID building their own lanterns, for the Christmas Parade around Banbury Town. Wonderful skills demonstrated by our children and our grown up helpers too! pic.twitter.com/5vhlM1Z4zJ

05/10/23

We would like to say a huge thank you to the "Outstanding" team here at Cherry Fields. Our PTA presented the team with some custom made cakes and a card to show their appreciation and continued support. pic.twitter.com/T0uwAnXSKH

03/05/23

On Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming the Canal and River Trust into school for a water safety assembly. Fabulous engagement from all our pupils and some great information shared. Thank you pic.twitter.com/AAawXJCXFX

26/04/23

Our Year 2 class enjoyed their first cooking lesson this week. Attenborough class made their own dough and chopped the toppings for their pizza's. They then took these home with instructions on how to cook for their dinner! pic.twitter.com/oVeur5USgF

29/03/23

We recently welcome a talented local artist into school to work with our reception class. Delia shared her work, style, media and inspirations as well as running activities with the children allowing them to learn new techniques. pic.twitter.com/bC54lcPBNv

06/03/23

Thank you Banbury Library for sharing these beautiful pictures of our Year 1 and Year 2 class' art work after their trip to the library to celebrate World Book day 2023. pic.twitter.com/o4TfzWAOfu

Nursery Admissions

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

Our nursery class will cater 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 polivcies 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 admissions:

Cherry Fields Primary School Nursery Application September 2024 (Page 1 of 3) (office.com)

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)

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)