Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.82
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
13.82 FTE
2023/24
17.6
18.42 FTE
2022/23
17.4
19.82 FTE
2021/22
17.0
22.5 FTE
2020/21
19.5
21.4 FTE
2019/20
21.8
24.4 FTE
2018/19
30.0
23.8 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 | 18.4 | 13.8 | 4.6 | 0 | 25.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.8 | 15.8 | 3 | 1 | 20.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 22.5 | 19 | 3 | 0.5 | 15.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 21.6 | 16.6 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 23.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 24.4 | 16.4 | 7 | 1 | 32.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.8 | 19.8 | 4 | 0 | 16.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 26 | 19.8 | 4.2 | 2 | 23.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/23 | 77.3% | 5.4 |
| 2021/22 | 87.5% | 5.7 |
| 2020/21 | 78.6% | 9.1 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 72.4% | 4.1 |
| 2016/17 | 61.3% | 3.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Northwold Primary School's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.