Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.9
20.02 FTE
2023/24
22.1
16 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 | 16 | 11 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 31.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.2% | 4.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Tipton Green Junior School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.