Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.71
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.0
12.71 FTE
2023/24
6.0
13.9 FTE
2022/23
8.0
14.2 FTE
2021/22
7.8
16.53 FTE
2020/21
6.6
18.6 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 | 13.9 | 10.5 | 1.4 | 2 | 24.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.4 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 0 | 20.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.7 | 8.6 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 48.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.6 | 13.8 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 26.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.4% | 3.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cranbury College's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.