Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
48.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.4
48.3 FTE
2023/24
16.8
44.4 FTE
2022/23
15.1
49.76 FTE
2021/22
17.2
43.12 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 | 44.4 | 40.2 | 4.2 | 0 | 9.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 47.9 | 38.7 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 19.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 43.1 | 40.9 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 5.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.4% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls's rate of 6.4 days per teacher is above average.