Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
15.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.4
5.6 FTE
2023/24
11.7
5.3 FTE
2022/23
15.0
5.6 FTE
2021/22
16.1
5.4 FTE
2020/21
14.7
5.8 FTE
2019/20
16.3
5.4 FTE
2018/19
17.7
5.2 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 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0 | 20.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 44.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 2 | 0 | 37.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.6 | 11.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.1 | 4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 21.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 15.1 |
| 2022/23 | 33.3% | 3.3 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 9.9 |
| 2020/21 | 28.6% | 15.3 |
| 2018/19 | 75.0% | 3.1 |
| 2017/18 | 71.4% | 9.0 |
| 2016/17 | 66.7% | 3.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Binsted Church of England Primary School's rate of 15.1 days per teacher is above average.