Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
24.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.3
24.1 FTE
2023/24
17.6
21.2 FTE
2022/23
16.6
22.25 FTE
2021/22
16.8
22.85 FTE
2020/21
12.9
28.95 FTE
2019/20
14.8
24.65 FTE
2018/19
15.5
28.25 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 | 21.2 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 0 | 11.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 22.3 | 19.4 | 0.9 | 2 | 13.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 22.9 | 17.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 24.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 29 | 21.1 | 6.9 | 1 | 27.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 0 | 3 | 12.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 28.3 | 23.8 | 3 | 1.5 | 15.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 25.9 | 19.9 | 3 | 3 | 23.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3% | 4.1 |
| 2022/23 | 48.0% | 1.0 |
| 2021/22 | 72.4% | 6.0 |
| 2020/21 | 32.3% | 1.3 |
| 2018/19 | 46.7% | 1.8 |
| 2017/18 | 33.3% | 0.7 |
| 2016/17 | 24.2% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Barlby Primary School's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.