Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
49.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.7
49.4 FTE
2023/24
18.6
44.8 FTE
2022/23
17.3
47.2 FTE
2021/22
19.2
47.8 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 | 44.8 | 33 | 3.8 | 8 | 26.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 46.2 | 30.2 | 6.4 | 9.6 | 34.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 46.8 | 29.2 | 8.6 | 9 | 37.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 8.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Meadow Park School's rate of 8.6 days per teacher is above average.