Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.58
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.2
28.58 FTE
2023/24
19.6
30.08 FTE
2022/23
20.6
27.85 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 | 30.1 | 25.5 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 15.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 27.9 | 27.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 2.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.8% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Malin Bridge Primary School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.