Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
5.3 FTE
2023/24
15.9
6.4 FTE
2022/23
16.4
6.4 FTE
2021/22
19.6
5.2 FTE
2020/21
20.6
4.7 FTE
2019/20
22.2
4.6 FTE
2018/19
21.9
5 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 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.4 | 5 | 0 | 1.4 | 21.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 34.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 31.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 2.4 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 2.2 |
| 2021/22 | 57.1% | 3.0 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 1.1 |
| 2017/18 | 16.7% | 1.8 |
| 2016/17 | 42.9% | 6.9 |
| 2015/16 | 25.0% | 2.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northaw Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.4 days per teacher is below average.