Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.5
7.5 FTE
2023/24
20.2
6.59 FTE
2022/23
18.1
7.29 FTE
2021/22
19.1
6.6 FTE
2020/21
18.5
6.69 FTE
2019/20
19.8
6.46 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 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 1 | 15.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 0.7 |
| 2022/23 | 22.2% | 0.3 |
| 2021/22 | 88.9% | 8.9 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 5.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northbourne Church of England Primary School's rate of 0.7 days per teacher is below average.