Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.3
19.6 FTE
2023/24
20.0
20.8 FTE
2022/23
23.9
17.6 FTE
2021/22
19.3
21.6 FTE
2020/21
21.0
19.8 FTE
2019/20
23.1
18.2 FTE
2018/19
22.5
18.3 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 | 20.8 | 18 | 2.8 | 0 | 13.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.6 | 18.6 | 2 | 1 | 13.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.8 | 18.2 | 1.6 | 0 | 8.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 18.2 | 16.6 | 0.6 | 1 | 8.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 18.3 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 17.9 | 16.3 | 1.6 | 0 | 8.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 55.0% | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 63.6% | 4.2 |
| 2020/21 | 47.8% | 2.4 |
| 2018/19 | 61.9% | 3.7 |
| 2017/18 | 71.4% | 3.8 |
| 2016/17 | 61.9% | 1.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Mosborough Primary School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.