Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.89
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.3
20.89 FTE
2023/24
20.6
22.77 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 | 22.8 | 18.4 | 3.4 | 1 | 19.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.9% | 5.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Castle Bromwich Junior School's rate of 5.5 days per teacher is above average.