Primary school staffing structures: examples

See examples of staffing structures from a range of primary schools.

Last reviewed on 13 February 2025
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Contents
  1. Mixed-year group school
  2. 1-form entry school
  3. 1-and-a-half form entry school
  4. 2-form entry school
  5. 3-form entry schools
  6. 4-form entry school

Mixed-year group school

Newbald Primary School in East Riding of Yorkshire has around 90 pupils.

The headteacher is the only member of the senior leadership team (SLT) and is the deputy designated safeguarding lead (DSL).

There are:

  • 5 teachers – 3 have additional responsibilities, such as special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO)
  • 4 teaching assistants (TAs)

The school has 7 members of support staff, including an administration assistant and an extended school play co-ordinator.

1-form entry school

Rowledge Church of England Primary School in Hampshire has around 210 pupils.

The headteacher is also the SENCO.

The 2 other members of staff on the SLT are acting assistant headteachers.

Some year groups have more than 1 teacher and 2 teachers work part-time.

The school also has:

  •  A staff member handling parent/carer and public enquiries
  • An SEN administrative assistant
  • An administrative assistant
  • A business and finance officer

St Boniface Roman Catholic Primary School in Wandsworth has