Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
42.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.9
42.5 FTE
2023/24
7.7
43.1 FTE
2022/23
7.7
41.7 FTE
2021/22
7.6
39.4 FTE
2020/21
6.8
35.6 FTE
2019/20
6.2
32.6 FTE
2018/19
7.3
27.4 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 | 43.1 | 38.7 | 3.4 | 1 | 10.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 41.9 | 39.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 6.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 39.4 | 32.4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 17.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 36 | 26.8 | 6.2 | 3 | 25.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 32.2 | 29.2 | 3 | 0 | 9.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 27.2 | 19.2 | 4 | 4 | 29.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 23.9 | 20.4 | 2.5 | 1 | 14.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 7.8 |
| 2022/23 | 77.8% | 5.9 |
| 2021/22 | 58.7% | 4.5 |
| 2020/21 | 46.7% | 3.6 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.7 |
| 2017/18 | 55.6% | 2.5 |
| 2016/17 | 61.3% | 6.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Nexus Foundation Special School's rate of 7.8 days per teacher is above average.