Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.64
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.2
11.64 FTE
2023/24
21.8
11.84 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 | 11.8 | 8 | 1 | 2.8 | 32.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 2.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Emmbrook Junior School's rate of 2.3 days per teacher is below average.