Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.9
19.8 FTE
2023/24
22.9
18.4 FTE
2022/23
23.1
17.7 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 | 18.6 | 16.4 | 2 | 0.2 | 11.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.7 | 13.2 | 2.5 | 2 | 25.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5% | 5.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Kings Norton Primary School's rate of 5.3 days per teacher is above average.