Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
31.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.7
31.6 FTE
2023/24
22.1
32.6 FTE
2022/23
22.4
32 FTE
2021/22
23.9
29.8 FTE
2020/21
23.8
28.8 FTE
2019/20
23.8
28.1 FTE
2018/19
25.3
26.2 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 | 32.6 | 27.2 | 4.4 | 1 | 16.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 32 | 27.2 | 2.8 | 2 | 15.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 29.8 | 26.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 10.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 28.8 | 22.8 | 4 | 2 | 20.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 28.1 | 26.1 | 2 | 0 | 7.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 26.2 | 20.4 | 4.8 | 1 | 22.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 29.7 | 22.3 | 1.4 | 6 | 24.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 12.4 |
| 2022/23 | 58.1% | 2.1 |
| 2021/22 | 62.9% | 6.4 |
| 2020/21 | 48.5% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 71.0% | 5.6 |
| 2017/18 | 64.7% | 4.4 |
| 2016/17 | 67.6% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Arden Primary School's rate of 12.4 days per teacher is above average.