Badby School, Badby

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our beautiful little school is situated in the picturesque village of Badby, just three miles from the town of Daventry. At over 100 years old, our small school has seen many changes over the years, growing from three classes in the original building to an extended school of seven classes and an onsite Pre-school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Badby School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Badby School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Badby School are Newnham Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 73% maths); Staverton Church of England Voluntary Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); E-ACT The Grange School (1.9 miles, 53% reading, 63% maths); and St James Infant School (2.1 miles, Good).

Badby School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Badby School is one of 6 schools run by Innovate Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Badby School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Badby School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vicarage Hill (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

In 2024/25, Badby School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.