Hayfield Cross CofE School, Kettering

In its own words: "As the harvest grows from the soil, Hayfield Cross came to life in 2015. From nothing, we have grown at the heart of our new community, persevering through challenge into a flourishing school. We are very proud to be a Church of England School and our Christian Values of Joy, Integrity and Fellowship flow through all that we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, dance, drama, choir, guitar, cooking, gardening, eco club and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:45pm, from £7.00 per session.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Hayfield Cross CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Hayfield Cross CofE School as their first choice and 172 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hayfield Cross CofE School are Barton Seagrave Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Millbrook Infant School (1 mile, Good); Millbrook Junior School (1 mile, Good, 72% reading, 65% maths); and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths).

Hayfield Cross CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Mixed (7%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 44 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 16 (3.8%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Kettering Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is (Barton S'grave) Jupiter Road (before), 360 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 66 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).

In 2024/25, Hayfield Cross CofE School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.