Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.9
17 FTE
2023/24
23.6
16.8 FTE
2022/23
21.0
18.6 FTE
2021/22
20.5
19.2 FTE
2020/21
22.5
17.8 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 | 16.4 | 15.4 | 1 | 0 | 6.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 18.6 | 11.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 38.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.4 | 15.4 | 3 | 1 | 20.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.8 | 14.8 | 2 | 1 | 16.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.0% | 1.8 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 4.9 |
| 2021/22 | 57.1% | 5.0 |
| 2020/21 | 45.0% | 5.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northfield Road Primary School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.