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Byfield School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Byfield School is a academy converter primary school in Daventry, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

97

Pupils

105

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Byfield School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Byfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Byfield School — School Information

Full address
Bell Lane, Byfield, Daventry, NN11 6US
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143468

Other Primary Schools in Daventry

If Byfield School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Daventry are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Byfield School

Is Byfield School oversubscribed?

Byfield School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Byfield School?

Admission to Byfield School is managed by West Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Byfield School cover?

Byfield School is a primary school in Daventry, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Byfield School?

Byfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.