Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
31.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
31.0
7.9 FTE
2023/24
40.5
7 FTE
2022/23
24.3
10.8 FTE
2021/22
26.9
10.6 FTE
2020/21
25.7
12.6 FTE
2019/20
21.6
16 FTE
2018/19
21.6
16.4 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 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 47.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 10 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 4 | 49.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.6 | 6 | 0 | 3.6 | 37.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.6 | 9.6 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 23.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 16.4 | 14 | 2.4 | 0 | 14.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 30.8% | 0.8 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 8.4 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 4.6 |
| 2020/21 | 6.3% | 0.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)'s rate of 0.8 days per teacher is below average.