Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
138
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.9
138 FTE
2023/24
14.9
136.2 FTE
2022/23
14.7
139 FTE
2021/22
15.0
137.4 FTE
2020/21
15.7
128.9 FTE
2019/20
15.5
125.3 FTE
2018/19
15.0
118.8 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 | 136.2 | 113.4 | 12.2 | 10.6 | 16.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 139 | 112.6 | 10.4 | 16 | 19.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 137.4 | 119.8 | 4.8 | 12.8 | 12.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 128.9 | 117.5 | 7.4 | 4 | 8.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 125.3 | 114.2 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 8.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 118.8 | 108.2 | 4 | 6.6 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 123.8 | 107.6 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 13.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.1% | 7.7 |
| 2022/23 | 81.0% | 7.6 |
| 2021/22 | 91.2% | 8.6 |
| 2020/21 | 79.7% | 9.8 |
| 2018/19 | 77.5% | 5.4 |
| 2017/18 | 70.3% | 6.1 |
| 2016/17 | 65.4% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bitterne Park School's rate of 7.7 days per teacher is above average.