Cherry Fields Primary School vs Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Fields Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Cherry Fields Primary School Banbury, South East | Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 2,471 | #1336 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4406 of 15,697 | #7672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherryfieldsprimaryschool.org | www.hardwickschool.org |
The verdict
- •Cherry Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 51.4).
- •Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 249 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Fields Primary School better than Hardwick Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Fields Primary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 51.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherry Fields Primary School and Hardwick Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Fields Primary School: 201. Hardwick Primary School and Nursery: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Fields Primary School and Hardwick Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Cherry Fields Primary School is 796th of 2,471 and Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is 1336th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).