Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
54.05
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
54.05 FTE
2023/24
22.5
49.09 FTE
2022/23
20.1
52.64 FTE
2021/22
20.5
52.32 FTE
2020/21
19.1
56.77 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 | 49.1 | 37.5 | 8 | 3.6 | 23.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 52.6 | 36.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 30.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 52.3 | 43.9 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 16.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 56.8 | 49.6 | 5.2 | 2 | 12.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 85.2% | 9.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bradfield School's rate of 9.9 days per teacher is above average.