Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.7
13.1 FTE
2023/24
18.6
17.2 FTE
2022/23
21.0
14.8 FTE
2021/22
18.3
18.2 FTE
2020/21
21.0
17.26 FTE
2019/20
20.9
17.35 FTE
2018/19
20.5
17.95 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 | 17.2 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 2 | 32.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.8 | 9.2 | 3 | 2.6 | 37.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.2 | 8.6 | 7 | 2.6 | 52.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 15.3 | 12.2 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 20.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.4 | 11.8 | 2.6 | 3 | 32.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 18 | 11.4 | 2.6 | 4 | 36.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.4 | 14.4 | 3 | 1 | 21.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 65.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/22 | 30.8% | 3.8 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 1.3 |
| 2018/19 | 40.0% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 56.5% | 2.9 |
| 2016/17 | 69.6% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Belvedere Junior School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.