Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
31.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
31.2 FTE
2023/24
21.1
32.5 FTE
2022/23
22.8
30.9 FTE
2021/22
25.2
27.2 FTE
2020/21
25.3
26.9 FTE
2019/20
29.4
24.8 FTE
2018/19
32.8
21.4 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 | 32.5 | 24.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 24.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.9 | 26.9 | 2 | 2 | 12.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 27.2 | 19.6 | 3 | 4.6 | 27.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 26.9 | 16.3 | 2.6 | 8 | 39.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 24.8 | 20.3 | 2 | 2.5 | 18.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 21.4 | 15.8 | 0 | 5.6 | 26.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 29.4 | 20.4 | 7 | 2 | 30.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.9% | 8.7 |
| 2022/23 | 70.0% | 8.2 |
| 2021/22 | 10.5% | 0.2 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 9.1 |
| 2018/19 | 71.4% | 5.6 |
| 2017/18 | 70.6% | 2.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Barnsole Primary School's rate of 8.7 days per teacher is above average.