Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.9
20.9 FTE
2023/24
18.1
21 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 | 21 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 19.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 4.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Boxgrove Primary School's rate of 4.4 days per teacher is below average.