Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
58.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.6
58.1 FTE
2023/24
16.8
57.9 FTE
2022/23
16.4
56.5 FTE
2021/22
17.2
52.1 FTE
2020/21
17.6
50.1 FTE
2019/20
18.3
46.3 FTE
2018/19
19.4
41.1 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 | 57.9 | 47.9 | 7 | 3 | 17.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 56.5 | 49.5 | 4 | 3 | 12.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 52.1 | 46.5 | 4 | 1.6 | 10.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 50.1 | 46.1 | 3 | 1 | 8.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 46.3 | 38.5 | 5.8 | 2 | 16.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 2 | 0 | 4.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 39.8 | 34 | 2.8 | 3 | 14.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.8% | 4.9 |
| 2022/23 | 68.3% | 4.2 |
| 2021/22 | 68.9% | 6.5 |
| 2020/21 | 57.1% | 4.6 |
| 2018/19 | 59.6% | 4.0 |
| 2017/18 | 68.9% | 2.9 |
| 2016/17 | 72.1% | 4.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Purbrook Park School's rate of 4.9 days per teacher is above average.