Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.66
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.3
9.66 FTE
2023/24
22.4
9.66 FTE
2022/23
18.8
11.66 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 | 9.7 | 8.7 | 0 | 1 | 10.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 1 | 2 | 30.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.3% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Greenmeadow Primary School's rate of 1.5 days per teacher is below average.