Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
5.06
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
5.06 FTE
2023/24
19.2
5.06 FTE
2022/23
20.2
5.04 FTE
2021/22
17.1
6.04 FTE
2020/21
18.4
5.64 FTE
2019/20
14.8
6.44 FTE
2018/19
15.5
5.34 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 1 | 21.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0 | 17.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 0.9 |
| 2021/22 | 71.4% | 4.9 |
| 2020/21 | 57.1% | 5.4 |
| 2018/19 | 62.5% | 8.6 |
| 2017/18 | 100.0% | 7.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Byfield School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.