Byfield School, Daventry

In its own words: "We are a small friendly school with an excellent staff. Our priorities are that: Our school is well equipped to deliver a curriculum that is exciting, relevant and meets all of the requirements of the National Curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We provide children with inspiring learning opportunities and ensure children are encouraged, supported and challenged so they develop a love of learning. At Byfield we believe that every child is entitled to become a confident, independent, well-rounded individual who is equipped with all the skills to lead a successful and rewarding life."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Byfield School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Byfield School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Byfield School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls (1.8 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 67% maths); Boddington Church of England Primary Academy (2.1 miles, Good); and Chipping Warden Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths).

Byfield School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Byfield School is one of 14 schools run by Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Byfield School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (92%).

1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 9 (8.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Byfield School had 6 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 Byfield School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garage (outside), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

Byfield School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.