Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
41.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
10.2
41.7 FTE
2023/24
9.6
35.7 FTE
2022/23
9.0
30.7 FTE
2021/22
8.8
30.9 FTE
2020/21
7.9
30.9 FTE
2019/20
8.0
29.5 FTE
2018/19
7.8
27 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 | 35.9 | 33.9 | 2 | 0 | 5.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.7 | 27.7 | 2 | 1 | 9.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 30.9 | 25.9 | 4 | 1 | 16.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 30.9 | 25.5 | 4.4 | 1 | 17.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 29.5 | 28.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 2.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 27 | 22.2 | 4.8 | 0 | 17.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 26.9 | 20.3 | 6.6 | 0 | 24.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.2% | 2.7 |
| 2022/23 | 71.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/22 | 42.4% | 4.1 |
| 2020/21 | 5.6% | 0.8 |
| 2018/19 | 63.3% | 5.2 |
| 2017/18 | 70.0% | 11.4 |
| 2016/17 | 65.5% | 6.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bank View High School's rate of 2.7 days per teacher is below average.