Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
41.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.9
41.2 FTE
2023/24
14.1
45.8 FTE
2022/23
16.2
43.6 FTE
2021/22
15.7
43 FTE
2020/21
14.8
45.28 FTE
2019/20
14.2
46.88 FTE
2018/19
15.3
44 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 | 45.8 | 31.2 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 31.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 43.6 | 38.8 | 1.8 | 3 | 11.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 43 | 34.4 | 5 | 3.6 | 20.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 45.3 | 38.2 | 3.1 | 4 | 15.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 46.9 | 41.9 | 4 | 1 | 10.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 44 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 15.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 39.2 | 27.4 | 6.8 | 5 | 30.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.0% | 10.6 |
| 2022/23 | 81.3% | 8.3 |
| 2021/22 | 83.7% | 8.4 |
| 2020/21 | 66.0% | 4.1 |
| 2018/19 | 84.9% | 10.5 |
| 2017/18 | 69.2% | 9.4 |
| 2016/17 | 75.6% | 12.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Arts and Media School Islington's rate of 10.6 days per teacher is above average.