Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.0
18.8 FTE
2023/24
20.5
21.6 FTE
2022/23
17.1
23.51 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 | 21.6 | 17.6 | 2 | 2 | 18.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 23.5 | 17.6 | 5.9 | 0 | 25.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 12.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Milton Park Primary School's rate of 12.3 days per teacher is above average.