Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
31.13
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
31.13 FTE
2023/24
23.6
28.83 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 | 28.8 | 19.8 | 7 | 2 | 31.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Luton Primary School's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.