Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.7
13.3 FTE
2023/24
27.1
12.4 FTE
2022/23
23.2
14.6 FTE
2021/22
21.4
15.6 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 | 12.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 4 | 40.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.6 | 13 | 1.6 | 0 | 11.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.6 | 13 | 1.6 | 1 | 16.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.3% | 10.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Brook House Junior's rate of 10.9 days per teacher is above average.