Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
62.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
62.7 FTE
2023/24
17.8
63.5 FTE
2022/23
17.9
63.7 FTE
2021/22
17.2
67.1 FTE
2020/21
17.3
65.3 FTE
2019/20
17.6
64.5 FTE
2018/19
17.5
65.3 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 | 63.3 | 55.1 | 6.2 | 2 | 13.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 63.7 | 59.9 | 1.8 | 2 | 6.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 67.1 | 59.5 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 11.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 65.3 | 61.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 6.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 64.5 | 61.5 | 3 | 0 | 4.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 65.3 | 59.5 | 3.8 | 2 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 66.4 | 55.8 | 9.6 | 1 | 16.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.1% | 6.1 |
| 2022/23 | 76.4% | 5.1 |
| 2021/22 | 82.4% | 8.0 |
| 2020/21 | 53.9% | 2.9 |
| 2018/19 | 63.9% | 4.6 |
| 2017/18 | 53.1% | 2.3 |
| 2016/17 | 59.1% | 2.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Claverham Community College's rate of 6.1 days per teacher is above average.