Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.4
12.8 FTE
2023/24
7.4
14.8 FTE
2022/23
11.4
11.77 FTE
2021/22
8.7
12.19 FTE
2020/21
7.5
13.86 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 | 15 | 12.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 14.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.8 | 9 | 1.7 | 1 | 22.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.2 | 5 | 5.2 | 2 | 59.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.9 | 11 | 1.9 | 1 | 20.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 7.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Brandles School's rate of 7.6 days per teacher is above average.