Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
45.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.8
45.3 FTE
2023/24
16.7
43.27 FTE
2022/23
17.0
38.37 FTE
2021/22
17.6
38.17 FTE
2020/21
16.6
39.77 FTE
2019/20
15.5
43.64 FTE
2018/19
15.6
43.47 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 | 43.3 | 35.5 | 3.8 | 4 | 18.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 38.4 | 32.4 | 4 | 2 | 15.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 38.2 | 31.2 | 4 | 3 | 18.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 39.8 | 32.4 | 5.4 | 2 | 18.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 43.6 | 36.6 | 0 | 7 | 16.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 43.5 | 37.5 | 2 | 4 | 13.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 39 | 32.2 | 4.8 | 2 | 17.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 1.9 |
| 2022/23 | 62.7% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 54.3% | 2.4 |
| 2020/21 | 34.0% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 57.1% | 1.8 |
| 2016/17 | 59.5% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Nishkam High School's rate of 1.9 days per teacher is below average.