Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
15.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.8
15.6 FTE
2023/24
25.3
14.6 FTE
2022/23
25.2
14.6 FTE
2021/22
25.2
14.8 FTE
2020/21
22.1
17.4 FTE
2019/20
22.6
17.6 FTE
2017/18
21.3
18.4 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 | 14.6 | 9.6 | 4 | 1 | 34.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.6 | 9.2 | 1.4 | 4 | 37.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.8 | 12.6 | 2 | 0.2 | 14.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.4 | 13.8 | 3.6 | 0 | 20.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.6 | 16.6 | 1 | 0 | 5.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.4 | 16.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 9.8% | |
| 2016/17 | 20.4 | 19.4 | 1 | 0 | 4.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.7% | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 70.0% | 10.5 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 4.3 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 5.4 |
| 2016/17 | 68.2% | 6.0 |
| 2015/16 | 73.1% | 7.0 |
| 2014/15 | 84.0% | 10.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Norton Road Primary School's rate of 6.9 days per teacher is above average.