Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.61
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.4
17.61 FTE
2023/24
25.8
16.49 FTE
2022/23
23.7
18.09 FTE
2021/22
22.8
18.9 FTE
2020/21
23.2
18.42 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 | 16.5 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 12.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.5 | 16.5 | 0 | 1 | 5.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.9 | 14.3 | 0.6 | 4 | 24.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 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 | 44.4% | 8.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Redscope Primary School's rate of 8.3 days per teacher is above average.