Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
2.61
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
42.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
42.5
2.61 FTE
2023/24
49.0
2.8 FTE
2022/23
38.3
2.8 FTE
2021/22
34.0
3.3 FTE
2020/21
42.3
2 FTE
2019/20
31.9
2.6 FTE
2018/19
31.5
2.6 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 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 1 | 35.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 2.6 | 2 | 0 | 0.6 | 23.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 1 | 38.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1 | 0 | 35.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Greenfield Nursery School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.