Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.9
17.2 FTE
2023/24
21.9
18.59 FTE
2022/23
22.2
19.8 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 | 18.6 | 16 | 2 | 0.6 | 14.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.8 | 18.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 6.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 31.8% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. East Stour Primary School's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.