Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.3
10 FTE
2023/24
21.0
11 FTE
2022/23
18.9
11.4 FTE
2021/22
18.7
11.6 FTE
2020/21
22.1
9.6 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 | 11.4 | 8.4 | 2 | 1 | 26.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.4 | 8.4 | 1 | 2 | 26.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 2 | 17.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.6 | 4.6 | 3 | 2 | 52.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.3% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Newtown Primary School's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.