Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
55.84
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.5
55.84 FTE
2023/24
17.1
53.44 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 | 53.4 | 38 | 10.2 | 5.2 | 28.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.6% | 12.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Dover Christ Church Academy's rate of 12.8 days per teacher is above average.