Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
9.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
9.2
16.8 FTE
2023/24
8.0
14.45 FTE
2022/23
9.5
12.45 FTE
2021/22
7.1
10.65 FTE
2020/21
6.9
9.65 FTE
2019/20
5.7
10.65 FTE
2018/19
6.4
10.65 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 | 14.5 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 20.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 1 | 1 | 16.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 1 | 0 | 9.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 20.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.7 | 7.7 | 2 | 1 | 28.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 18.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.2% | 2.2 |
| 2022/23 | 62.5% | 7.5 |
| 2021/22 | 42.9% | 3.8 |
| 2020/21 | 30.0% | 2.4 |
| 2018/19 | 63.6% | 9.0 |
| 2017/18 | 75.0% | 2.9 |
| 2016/17 | 84.6% | 13.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. INSPIRE Free Special School's rate of 2.2 days per teacher is below average.