Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.6
8.2 FTE
2023/24
24.2
9.2 FTE
2022/23
26.8
8.2 FTE
2021/22
27.8
7.8 FTE
2020/21
27.4
7.8 FTE
2019/20
25.9
8.1 FTE
2018/19
26.2
8.2 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 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 12.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.2 | 7 | 1.2 | 0 | 14.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6% | 3.3 |
| 2022/23 | 55.6% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 8.4 |
| 2020/21 | 11.1% | 0.2 |
| 2018/19 | 44.4% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 30.0% | 5.1 |
| 2016/17 | 22.2% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Camelsdale Primary School's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.