Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.2
11.1 FTE
2023/24
19.9
10.1 FTE
2022/23
20.5
10.1 FTE
2021/22
18.0
10.5 FTE
2020/21
16.0
12.38 FTE
2019/20
17.2
11.6 FTE
2018/19
18.8
11.6 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 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 1 | 0 | 9.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.4 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 0 | 38.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 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 | 40.0% | 1.0 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/22 | 36.4% | 1.8 |
| 2020/21 | 64.3% | 5.1 |
| 2018/19 | 61.5% | 5.7 |
| 2017/18 | 53.8% | 3.6 |
| 2016/17 | 52.9% | 8.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Parkwood Primary School's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.