Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.9
6.9 FTE
2023/24
13.5
7.3 FTE
2022/23
17.7
5.3 FTE
2021/22
14.8
6.2 FTE
2020/21
15.2
6.8 FTE
2019/20
17.6
5.5 FTE
2018/19
16.7
6.4 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 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 18.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 0 | 1 | 16.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 17.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0 | 16.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 9.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0 | 1.6 | 26.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 0.6 |
| 2022/23 | 83.3% | 2.3 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 6.0 |
| 2018/19 | 85.7% | 4.1 |
| 2017/18 | 40.0% | 0.8 |
| 2016/17 | 80.0% | 3.9 |
| 2015/16 | 60.0% | 3.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Shortbrook Primary School's rate of 0.6 days per teacher is below average.