Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.2
7.5 FTE
2023/24
19.4
6.4 FTE
2022/23
31.1
3.7 FTE
2021/22
22.1
6.2 FTE
2020/21
18.1
7.7 FTE
2019/20
24.9
5.5 FTE
2018/19
21.5
5.5 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 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 0 | 1.7 | 26.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0 | 18.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 1 | 1 | 26.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0 | 15.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 1.8 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 4.3 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 1.8 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 3.3 |
| 2017/18 | 42.9% | 0.9 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Southwood Infant School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.