Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
30.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
30.5
20.7 FTE
2023/24
28.3
21.8 FTE
2022/23
23.0
27.2 FTE
2021/22
22.9
28.2 FTE
2020/21
18.8
29.5 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 | 21.8 | 18.8 | 2 | 1 | 13.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 27.2 | 20.8 | 6.4 | 0 | 23.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 28.2 | 27.2 | 1 | 0 | 3.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 29.5 | 24.9 | 4.6 | 0 | 15.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Charles Dickens Primary School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.