Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.06
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.4
17.06 FTE
2023/24
7.5
18.27 FTE
2022/23
8.6
17.22 FTE
2021/22
8.6
17.24 FTE
2020/21
8.4
17.32 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 | 18.3 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 3 | 42.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.2 | 16 | 1.2 | 0 | 7.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 17.2 | 15.4 | 0.8 | 1 | 10.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.3 | 16.3 | 0 | 1 | 5.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Park School's rate of 4.8 days per teacher is above average.