Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
23.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
23.8 FTE
2023/24
17.1
28.1 FTE
2022/23
18.0
26.84 FTE
2021/22
16.8
29.44 FTE
2020/21
16.3
31.3 FTE
2019/20
19.0
31.76 FTE
2018/19
18.0
32.46 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 | 28.1 | 23.5 | 2.6 | 2 | 16.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.8 | 25 | 0.8 | 1 | 6.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 29.4 | 26.8 | 2.6 | 0 | 8.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 31.3 | 29.3 | 2 | 0 | 6.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.8 | 29.2 | 0.6 | 2 | 8.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 32.5 | 25.6 | 4.9 | 2 | 21.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 35.7 | 28.1 | 5 | 2.6 | 21.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.3% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 71.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 8.7 |
| 2020/21 | 78.9% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 61.4% | 4.8 |
| 2016/17 | 61.5% | 2.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ivydale Primary School's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.