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Byfield School
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- Byfield NN11 6US
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school's programme for teaching phonics gets pupils off to a good start in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made sure that most subjects are planned well and follow a logical sequence.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculums are still being developed to ensure that pupils know more and remember more.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum in mathematics provides pupils with interesting opportunities to build on what they already know.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff give extra help to any children falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind and considerate to others. They behave well. There is rarely any bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have ensured that the curriculum enables pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to achieve as well as others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are looked after well by staff. They told us that there is always an adult they can turn to if they feel upset.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that there are clear arrangements for keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: 'The staff really care about the children and the children really care about each other.' This comment was typical of views of parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Pupils join in community events and help with local environmental projects.
Extracurricular Activities: There are numerous clubs, before school, at lunchtime and after school. These cater for a wide range of interests.
Outdoor Facilities: The school is at the heart of the village. Pupils join in community events and help with local environmental projects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan many interesting outings and activities aimed at introducing pupils to a rich variety of cultural experiences.
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum helps pupils think like scientists.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questions to deepen pupils’ understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, the curriculums are still being developed to ensure that pupils know more and remember more.
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About Us
Byfield School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 97 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 19.1 | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 106 | 112 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.81% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Byfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1