Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
37.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
37.1 FTE
2023/24
19.3
37.4 FTE
2022/23
19.7
34.6 FTE
2021/22
18.6
19.9 FTE
2020/21
16.3
22.5 FTE
2019/20
17.4
21.2 FTE
2018/19
16.5
22.4 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 | 37.4 | 33.1 | 4.3 | 0 | 11.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 34.6 | 29.1 | 3.5 | 2 | 15.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.1 | 18.1 | 1 | 1 | 10.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.7 | 17.9 | 3.8 | 1 | 21.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 21.2 | 20.2 | 1 | 0 | 4.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 22.4 | 20.4 | 0 | 2 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 19.2 | 15.6 | 2.6 | 1 | 18.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.5% | 5.8 |
| 2022/23 | 83.8% | 7.1 |
| 2021/22 | 71.1% | 7.4 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 4.3 |
| 2018/19 | 57.7% | 2.4 |
| 2017/18 | 61.5% | 9.7 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 3.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cubitt Town Primary School's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.