Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
36.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
36.8
9 FTE
2023/24
21.5
10.6 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 | 10.6 | 5 | 5.6 | 0 | 52.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 9.1% | 0.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. South Bank University Sixth Form's rate of 0.1 days per teacher is below average.