Byfield School
About Byfield School
Byfield School is a small primary in West Northamptonshire, currently teaching 97 pupils against a capacity of 105, so there is a little room to grow. Its intake reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 19.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24 per cent, but still significant enough to shape the school's priorities. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 23 applications for just 10 places, with only six first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 2.3 to one suggests parents in the area see it as a solid local option, despite its modest size. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age two through to eleven, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher David Hibbert leads a team that has clearly won over local families: in the most recent Parent View survey, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to other parents.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: byfieldschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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