Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
70.27
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.5
70.27 FTE
2023/24
19.7
68.47 FTE
2022/23
18.9
66.16 FTE
2021/22
19.6
57.9 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 | 68.5 | 61 | 5 | 2.5 | 10.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 66.2 | 59.1 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 10.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 4.8 | 1 | 10.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.1% | 9.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Emmbrook School's rate of 9.9 days per teacher is above average.