The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Hibbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bell Lane, Byfield Primary School, Bell Lane, Byfield, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6US
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Byfield School's Ofsted rating?
Byfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Byfield School?
Byfield School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Byfield School take?
Byfield School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Byfield School?
Byfield School is in Daventry, NN11 6US, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Byfield School have a sixth form?
No, Byfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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