Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.23
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.8
10.23 FTE
2023/24
14.5
12.8 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 | 12.8 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 3 | 35.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.3% | 4.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy's rate of 4.9 days per teacher is above average.