Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.6
6.7 FTE
2023/24
22.3
6.45 FTE
2022/23
24.4
5.74 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 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 1 | 30.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 7.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery's rate of 7.2 days per teacher is above average.