Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.4
6.8 FTE
2023/24
19.2
8.7 FTE
2022/23
17.9
9 FTE
2021/22
17.4
9.5 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 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 0.5 | 2 | 28.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.3 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 0 | 18.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 0.4 | 1 | 14.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Awbridge Primary School's rate of 2 days per teacher is below average.