Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.2
9.3 FTE
2023/24
23.8
8.5 FTE
2022/23
21.7
9.5 FTE
2021/22
23.2
8.82 FTE
2020/21
22.8
9.02 FTE
2019/20
22.7
9.1 FTE
2018/19
22.0
9.48 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 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 3 | 1 | 42.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 20.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 17.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 9.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 88.9% | 5.3 |
| 2022/23 | 77.8% | 3.3 |
| 2021/22 | 81.8% | 5.0 |
| 2020/21 | 80.0% | 3.7 |
| 2018/19 | 33.3% | 7.6 |
| 2017/18 | 69.2% | 2.5 |
| 2016/17 | 42.9% | 1.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Coulsdon CofE Primary School's rate of 5.3 days per teacher is above average.