Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
23.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
23.8 FTE
2023/24
19.1
22.7 FTE
2022/23
20.8
20.7 FTE
2021/22
20.9
20.5 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 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.3 | 18.5 | 1.8 | 0 | 8.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.3 | 17.5 | 1.8 | 1 | 13.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.6% | 5.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Greentrees Primary School's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.