Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
37.63
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.6
37.63 FTE
2023/24
15.6
44.63 FTE
2022/23
17.5
41.65 FTE
2021/22
20.5
36 FTE
2020/21
17.7
33 FTE
2019/20
17.1
34 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 | 44.6 | 29.6 | 9 | 6 | 33.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 41.7 | 25.7 | 7 | 9 | 38.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 35 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 34.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 39.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 34.2 | 28.2 | 0 | 6 | 17.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 4.2 |
| 2022/23 | 72.2% | 4.2 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 8.8 |
| 2020/21 | 55.3% | 5.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. AIM Academy North London's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.