Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
11.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
11.7 FTE
2023/24
19.4
11.1 FTE
2022/23
18.4
11.1 FTE
2021/22
18.3
11 FTE
2020/21
18.5
11 FTE
2019/20
17.3
11.85 FTE
2018/19
17.3
12 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 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.1 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 27.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.6 | 7.6 | 2 | 1 | 28.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 0.5 | 4.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 11 | 8.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 21.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.9% | 5.9 |
| 2022/23 | 53.3% | 7.5 |
| 2021/22 | 72.2% | 9.1 |
| 2020/21 | 68.8% | 5.8 |
| 2018/19 | 73.3% | 2.5 |
| 2017/18 | 56.3% | 6.5 |
| 2016/17 | 57.1% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Shrubland Street Community Primary School's rate of 5.9 days per teacher is above average.