Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.05
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.2
9.05 FTE
2023/24
18.5
9.84 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 | 9.8 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 15.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Emmbrook Infant School's rate of 2.5 days per teacher is below average.