Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.88
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.9
16.88 FTE
2023/24
6.0
15.88 FTE
2022/23
7.4
12.88 FTE
2021/22
6.9
12.48 FTE
2020/21
6.2
9.8 FTE
2019/20
8.5
8.4 FTE
2018/19
7.9
6.62 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 | 15.9 | 14.9 | 1 | 0 | 6.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.9 | 11.9 | 0 | 1 | 7.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.5 | 11.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 4.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.6 | 6 | 0.6 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 7.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6% | 3.4 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 5.5 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 1.7 |
| 2020/21 | 41.7% | 12.6 |
| 2018/19 | 80.0% | 4.8 |
| 2017/18 | 70.0% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Broadmeadow Special School's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.