Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
30.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.1
8.8 FTE
2023/24
21.8
7.8 FTE
2022/23
27.0
16.2 FTE
2021/22
20.3
20.5 FTE
2020/21
18.0
24.1 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 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1 | 3 | 51.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.2 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 61.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.5 | 11.2 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 45.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 24.1 | 20.5 | 1 | 2.6 | 14.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.0% | 30.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Eastchurch Church of England Primary School's rate of 30.9 days per teacher is above average.