Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.1
6.1 FTE
2023/24
14.6
5.9 FTE
2022/23
11.4
6.9 FTE
2021/22
15.3
5.7 FTE
2020/21
14.6
5.9 FTE
2019/20
14.2
5.9 FTE
2018/19
16.5
6.5 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 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1 | 1 | 35.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 0 | 3.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 1 | 18.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 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 | 37.5% | 0.9 |
| 2022/23 | 28.6% | 1.1 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 3.8 |
| 2020/21 | 28.6% | 0.5 |
| 2018/19 | 37.5% | 0.5 |
| 2017/18 | 11.1% | 0.3 |
| 2016/17 | 36.4% | 1.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School's rate of 0.9 days per teacher is below average.