Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
6.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
6.2
16.8 FTE
2023/24
6.8
17.8 FTE
2022/23
8.6
14.8 FTE
2021/22
7.7
14 FTE
2020/21
7.0
14 FTE
2019/20
5.5
17 FTE
2018/19
5.2
25.2 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 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 2 | 1 | 17.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.8 | 10.8 | 2 | 2 | 27.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 25.2 | 16 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 36.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 27.4 | 22.4 | 3 | 2 | 18.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.6% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 52.6% | 2.7 |
| 2021/22 | 86.7% | 4.5 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 1.5 |
| 2018/19 | 60.7% | 10.0 |
| 2017/18 | 79.3% | 6.6 |
| 2016/17 | 82.1% | 6.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Compass School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.