Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
24.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.4
24.02 FTE
2023/24
16.4
25.8 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 | 25.8 | 21.8 | 2 | 2 | 15.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.9% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Kidbrooke Park Primary School's rate of 4.3 days per teacher is below average.