Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
8.4 FTE
2023/24
16.1
11 FTE
2022/23
20.3
9.4 FTE
2021/22
20.7
9.8 FTE
2020/21
20.3
10.2 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 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 1 | 21.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 | 20.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.2 | 7.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 25.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Elmtree Infant and Nursery School's rate of 2 days per teacher is below average.