Daventry Hill School, Daventry
Daventry Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Daventry, part of Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Daventry Hill School in detail
Daventry Hill School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 28 January 2027, an open day on Thursday 11 March 2027 and an open day on Thursday 6 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Northamptonshire
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Daventry Hill School is one of 5 schools run by Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 20 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 5% to a further education college.
Who goes there
36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%), Black (6%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at Daventry Hill School has an education, health and care plan (235 of 235 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Daventry Hill School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Daventry UTC, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 251 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Daventry Hill School issued 17 suspensions, 7.6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
36.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Latest from Daventry Hill School
Successful Transition Event
30 Jun 2026
Healthy Choices and New Experiences at Viridian Nutrition
25 Jun 2026
Daventry Hill School Achieves 100% Of The Gatsby Benchmarks for Careers Education
4 Jun 2026
Daventry MP visits Daventry Hill School
15 May 2026
DHS students help launch Wobourn Safari Park's SENse Education Centre
27 Mar 2026
Work Experience in Action at Daventry Hill School
13 Feb 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Daventry Hill School is in West Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- West Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
- How to apply: Apply for free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
235 pupils
230 places
5 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Daventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Daventry
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,019
Applications
4,602
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
235
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
161
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
7.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,527
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.8%
Overall absence
25.3%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Daventry Hill School
What are SATs results like at Daventry Hill School?
Of the pupils at Daventry Hill School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Daventry Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Daventry Hill School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Daventry Hill School?
No fixed boundary. When Daventry Hill School is oversubscribed, West Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Daventry Hill School?
Daventry Hill School has around 235 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Daventry Hill School?
7.8% of sessions were missed at Daventry Hill School in 2024/25. 25.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Daventry Hill School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Daventry Hill School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Daventry Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Daventry Hill School?
Daventry Hill School is at Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)