Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.08
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.0
5.08 FTE
2023/24
14.8
5.08 FTE
2022/23
17.5
5.08 FTE
2021/22
17.9
5.08 FTE
2020/21
18.9
5.08 FTE
2019/20
17.9
5.3 FTE
2018/19
18.1
5.3 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 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0 | 27.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 0 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 39.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 0 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 0.2 | 0 | 3.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 18.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5% | 5.1 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 4.2 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 1.7 |
| 2018/19 | 42.9% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 42.9% | 7.9 |
| 2016/17 | 28.6% | 0.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cheriton Primary School's rate of 5.1 days per teacher is above average.