Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.5
16.9 FTE
2023/24
23.8
18.1 FTE
2022/23
24.8
16.4 FTE
2021/22
22.5
18.2 FTE
2020/21
22.9
17.8 FTE
2019/20
22.1
17.8 FTE
2018/19
20.5
20.8 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 | 18.1 | 15.1 | 2 | 1 | 16.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.4 | 12.6 | 2 | 1.8 | 23.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.2 | 12.2 | 2 | 4 | 33.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.8 | 14.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 20.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.8 | 16.8 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 19.8 | 16.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 19.4 | 16.8 | 0 | 2.6 | 13.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 3.5 |
| 2022/23 | 54.5% | 4.5 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 52.4% | 5.3 |
| 2018/19 | 85.7% | 11.2 |
| 2017/18 | 63.6% | 7.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Highbury Primary School's rate of 3.5 days per teacher is below average.