Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
9.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
9.6
20.6 FTE
2023/24
6.0
24.8 FTE
2022/23
5.6
17.8 FTE
2021/22
6.3
9.2 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 | 24.8 | 15.8 | 7 | 2 | 36.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.8 | 16.8 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 10.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Chiltern Way Academy Austen's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.