Cherry Fields Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Cherry Fields Primary School Banbury, South East | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 2,471 | #2235 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4406 of 15,697 | #13668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| 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.banburystmarysschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cherry Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 22.1).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is the larger school with 226 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Fields Primary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 22.1 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Fields Primary School: 201. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Fields Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury rank in South East?
Cherry Fields Primary School is 796th of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is 2235th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).