Byfield School

About Byfield School

Byfield is a friendly school where everybody is caring and welcoming. We provide children with inspiring learning opportunities and ensure children are encouraged, supported and challenged so they develop a love of learning.

Key Facts

Head/Principal David Hibbert

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 12 responses • 12.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

91.7% positive 8.3% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 12 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

38.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

62.0%

Reading

Avg score: 102.0

54.0%

Maths

Avg score: 101.0

69.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

D

David B Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2023

5.0

"A fantastic school with a wonderful ethos"

We moved away from the area but our child's experience at Byfield was one of the highlights of their primary school years. The Inspire, Challenge, Succeed motto really resonates with us - they encouraged our child to be confident, independent and curious. We miss them dearly!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James L Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 20, 2023

5.0

"An exceptional school experience"

Byfield has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are passionate, the facilities are excellent, and the curriculum is engaging and relevant. Our child has grown into a confident, capable young person, and we have Byfield to thank for it. A huge thank you to everyone involved!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 10, 2022

4.0

"Great school, a few minor issues"

We're really happy with Byfield so far, but we've had a few teething issues with communication between teachers and parents. The welcome events and parent-teacher meetings have all been helpful, but sometimes it's hard to get in touch with the right person. Overall, it's been a great experience for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our wonderful experience at Byfield School"

We've been at Byfield for a few years now and I couldn't be happier. The staff are caring and attentive, and the facilities are top-notch. My child has really thrived in the breakfast club and the after-school sports clubs, and the parent-teacher meetings are always productive and supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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