Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.96
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.8
14.96 FTE
2023/24
19.0
16.6 FTE
2022/23
21.9
16.1 FTE
2021/22
20.6
18.1 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 | 16.6 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 1 | 31.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.1 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 3 | 34.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.1 | 13.1 | 3 | 2 | 27.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.0% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Field End Junior School's rate of 2.5 days per teacher is below average.