Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
32.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
32.3
9.4 FTE
2023/24
26.0
11.4 FTE
2022/23
21.8
13.6 FTE
2021/22
20.9
14.03 FTE
2020/21
19.8
14.03 FTE
2019/20
17.1
16.63 FTE
2018/19
21.8
13.4 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 | 11.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 2 | 17.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.6 | 10.6 | 1 | 1 | 15.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 10.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.6 | 13 | 1.6 | 2 | 21.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 1 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.4 | 11.4 | 2 | 0 | 14.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.5% | 2.4 |
| 2022/23 | 72.7% | 4.5 |
| 2021/22 | 69.2% | 4.5 |
| 2020/21 | 21.1% | 1.2 |
| 2018/19 | 57.9% | 1.6 |
| 2017/18 | 76.5% | 3.8 |
| 2016/17 | 38.9% | 3.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School's rate of 2.4 days per teacher is below average.