Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
13.3
7.8 FTE
2023/24
16.7
7 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 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 44.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 5.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.