Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.4
9.4 FTE
2023/24
24.7
9.4 FTE
2022/23
24.1
10.4 FTE
2021/22
19.3
11.6 FTE
2020/21
17.0
13 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 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 23.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 2 | 0 | 19.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.6 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 12.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Blowers Green Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.