Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.7
9.1 FTE
2023/24
18.0
11.5 FTE
2022/23
18.8
11.5 FTE
2021/22
28.9
9 FTE
2020/21
26.3
9.89 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 | 11.5 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 1 | 55.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.5 | 8.6 | 0 | 2.9 | 25.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 1 | 0 | 10.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 93.3% | 11.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Nythe Primary School's rate of 11.1 days per teacher is above average.