Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.5
7.5 FTE
2023/24
26.9
7.7 FTE
2022/23
27.0
7.6 FTE
2021/22
26.6
8 FTE
2020/21
24.7
8.6 FTE
2019/20
22.4
9.6 FTE
2018/19
25.5
9.6 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 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 8 | 7.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 5.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 0 | 10.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 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 | 62.5% | 0.9 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 1.0 |
| 2021/22 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 1.6 |
| 2018/19 | 20.0% | 1.2 |
| 2017/18 | 20.0% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northwood Primary School's rate of 0.9 days per teacher is below average.