Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.71
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.0
8.71 FTE
2023/24
21.7
10.31 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 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 2 | 34.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bridlewood Primary School's rate of 1.6 days per teacher is below average.