Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
37.34
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.1
37.34 FTE
2023/24
20.4
35.12 FTE
2022/23
20.3
35.02 FTE
2021/22
19.8
35.7 FTE
2020/21
22.5
32.3 FTE
2019/20
22.6
32.8 FTE
2018/19
22.0
32.5 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 | 35.5 | 33.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 5.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 35 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 17.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 36.1 | 27.9 | 4.2 | 4 | 22.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 33.2 | 28.6 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 13.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.3 | 28 | 2 | 1.3 | 10.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 30.9 | 25.8 | 2 | 3.1 | 16.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 37.1 | 31.5 | 3.6 | 2 | 15.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.9% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 58.7% | 2.5 |
| 2021/22 | 67.4% | 4.8 |
| 2020/21 | 29.2% | 1.7 |
| 2018/19 | 60.0% | 2.7 |
| 2017/18 | 45.7% | 1.7 |
| 2016/17 | 36.7% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Crofton Junior School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.