Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.08
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.6
13.08 FTE
2023/24
16.7
13.23 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 | 13.2 | 9.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 27.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.8% | 2.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's rate of 2.2 days per teacher is below average.