Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
67.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.5
67.3 FTE
2023/24
17.3
59.3 FTE
2022/23
16.3
56.5 FTE
2021/22
17.0
54.3 FTE
2020/21
18.0
57.3 FTE
2019/20
18.1
61 FTE
2018/19
19.5
59.2 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 | 59.3 | 49.9 | 5 | 4.4 | 15.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 56.5 | 45.9 | 4.6 | 6 | 18.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 54.3 | 45 | 5.5 | 3.8 | 17.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 57.3 | 47.7 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 16.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 61 | 51.8 | 5.2 | 4 | 15.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 59.2 | 55.6 | 2.6 | 1 | 6.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 65.2 | 52.8 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 19.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.8% | 5.2 |
| 2022/23 | 73.5% | 6.9 |
| 2021/22 | 71.2% | 9.8 |
| 2020/21 | 64.2% | 7.2 |
| 2018/19 | 78.5% | 8.5 |
| 2017/18 | 81.6% | 11.5 |
| 2016/17 | 82.9% | 7.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northfleet Technology College's rate of 5.2 days per teacher is above average.