Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
8.38
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.5
8.38 FTE
2023/24
19.5
9.38 FTE
2022/23
18.2
9.92 FTE
2021/22
19.0
9.76 FTE
2020/21
18.2
10.02 FTE
2019/20
18.8
9.82 FTE
2018/19
18.5
9.82 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 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 10.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 4.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 7.0 |
| 2022/23 | 90.0% | 2.7 |
| 2021/22 | 90.9% | 9.6 |
| 2020/21 | 36.4% | 4.0 |
| 2018/19 | 45.5% | 1.9 |
| 2017/18 | 18.2% | 0.4 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Devonshire Infant School's rate of 7 days per teacher is above average.