Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.35
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
9.35 FTE
2023/24
20.9
10.05 FTE
2022/23
20.6
10.1 FTE
2021/22
23.3
8.8 FTE
2020/21
20.4
9.8 FTE
2019/20
26.4
7.8 FTE
2018/19
19.5
10.2 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 | 9.1 | 7.1 | 0 | 2 | 22.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.1 | 6.5 | 2 | 1.7 | 36.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.8 | 6.8 | 2 | 1 | 30.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1 | 28.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 19.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 5.8 |
| 2020/21 | 54.5% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 81.8% | 12.4 |
| 2017/18 | 58.3% | 1.4 |
| 2016/17 | 54.5% | 1.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. East Farleigh Primary School's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.