Byfield School
Daventry, NN11 6US · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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43rd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 3,161 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Byfield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco-Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Eco-Club integrate with the wider curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the higher standard in literacy and numeracy?
What Ofsted said about Byfield School
Overview
Byfield School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this village school, where they feel safe, valued, and supported by staff who hold high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong early years provision, though some inconsistencies in checking pupil knowledge and limited exposure to diverse cultures require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, build strong relationships, and model values such as being "respectful, determined and caring".
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious" with learning that is "clearly sequenced" from early years through to Year 6.
- Reading is a "top priority", with effective phonics checks ensuring pupils become "increasingly fluent readers".
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being "proactive in supporting staff with their workload and well-being".
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils demonstrate secure knowledge of how to stay safe, particularly online.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure checks on pupils’ learning are used well enough in all subjects to identify and resolve misconceptions, securing pupils' knowledge foundations.
- The school should ensure pupils’ experiences of a range of faiths and cultures and their understanding of British values are secure, so they are "fully prepared for life in modern Britain".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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