Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.45
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.5
11.45 FTE
2023/24
17.4
12.72 FTE
2022/23
18.5
12.72 FTE
2021/22
15.7
13.72 FTE
2020/21
16.1
13.72 FTE
2019/20
17.6
13.2 FTE
2018/19
16.6
13.2 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 | 12.7 | 11.1 | 1.6 | 0 | 12.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 2 | 0 | 15.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.7 | 10.7 | 2 | 1 | 21.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.7 | 12.7 | 1 | 0 | 7.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.2 | 10.2 | 2 | 1 | 22.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 2 | 0 | 15.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.7% | 3.5 |
| 2022/23 | 68.8% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 76.5% | 6.2 |
| 2020/21 | 61.1% | 5.0 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 4.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Courtwood Primary School's rate of 3.5 days per teacher is below average.