Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
47.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.7
47.6 FTE
2023/24
17.4
33.82 FTE
2022/23
14.1
25.75 FTE
2021/22
12.7
14.6 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 | 34 | 21.9 | 3.3 | 8.8 | 35.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 25.8 | 17 | 5 | 3.8 | 34.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 1 | 0 | 6.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.6% | 10.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy's rate of 10 days per teacher is above average.