Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.9
7 FTE
2023/24
16.3
7 FTE
2022/23
19.3
6 FTE
2021/22
19.7
5.9 FTE
2020/21
20.0
5.9 FTE
2019/20
20.9
5.6 FTE
2018/19
20.2
5.45 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 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 33.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 6 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 8.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 25.0% | 1.5 |
| 2022/23 | 37.5% | 0.9 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 3.2 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 1.4 |
| 2017/18 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
| 2016/17 | 14.3% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Broomhill Infant School's rate of 1.5 days per teacher is below average.