Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.8
26.4 FTE
2023/24
15.2
32 FTE
2022/23
17.7
32 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 | 32 | 19 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 40.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 15.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.3% | 3.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Star King Solomon Academy's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.