Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
25.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
0.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
0.2
25.9 FTE
2023/24
0.3
23 FTE
2022/23
0.2
45.2 FTE
2021/22
3.0
28.6 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 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 45.2 | 42.2 | 3 | 0 | 6.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 28.6 | 25.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 10.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.0% | 5.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Kingfisher Academy's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.