Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
14.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.0
18 FTE
2023/24
19.8
26 FTE
2022/23
16.1
29.4 FTE
2021/22
19.2
25.2 FTE
2020/21
20.9
27.6 FTE
2019/20
23.8
19.8 FTE
2018/19
22.8
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 | 26.6 | 17.8 | 3 | 5.8 | 33.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.2 | 19.6 | 7 | 3.6 | 35.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 25.4 | 19.4 | 3 | 3 | 23.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 27.6 | 18.7 | 5.9 | 3 | 32.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 19.8 | 14.8 | 3 | 2 | 25.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 20.8 | 16.8 | 1 | 3 | 19.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.9% | 14.3 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 7.4 |
| 2021/22 | 84.8% | 13.4 |
| 2020/21 | 46.7% | 4.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)'s rate of 14.3 days per teacher is above average.