Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.9
9.4 FTE
2023/24
18.3
13.2 FTE
2022/23
18.8
15.2 FTE
2021/22
15.6
19.2 FTE
2020/21
16.9
20.2 FTE
2019/20
15.8
23.8 FTE
2018/19
19.0
21.8 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 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 0 | 28.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 15.2 | 10.4 | 3 | 1.8 | 31.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.4 | 15.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 21.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 20.2 | 19.2 | 1 | 0 | 5.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 23.8 | 19.8 | 2 | 2 | 16.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 21.8 | 17.8 | 3 | 1 | 18.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 25.8 | 15.8 | 5 | 5 | 38.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.8% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 35.7% | 2.1 |
| 2021/22 | 63.2% | 5.2 |
| 2020/21 | 47.6% | 7.2 |
| 2018/19 | 39.3% | 3.2 |
| 2017/18 | 66.7% | 3.1 |
| 2016/17 | 71.0% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Crown Lane Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.