Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
8.8 FTE
2023/24
19.2
9.8 FTE
2022/23
22.1
9.2 FTE
2021/22
22.4
8.6 FTE
2020/21
21.6
9.6 FTE
2019/20
22.5
8.4 FTE
2018/19
20.8
9.6 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 | 9.8 | 8 | 1 | 0.8 | 18.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 17.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.6 | 7 | 0.6 | 1 | 18.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 0 | 10.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5% | 3.1 |
| 2022/23 | 53.8% | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 6.8 |
| 2020/21 | 36.4% | 1.1 |
| 2018/19 | 54.5% | 3.4 |
| 2017/18 | 63.6% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 5.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. North Leigh Church of England School's rate of 3.1 days per teacher is below average.