Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.7
9.7 FTE
2023/24
17.1
9.9 FTE
2022/23
15.1
10.9 FTE
2021/22
17.9
10 FTE
2020/21
17.9
9.6 FTE
2019/20
16.8
10.8 FTE
2018/19
22.1
9 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 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 1 | 0 | 9.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.4 | 9.5 | 0.9 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 2 | 0 | 20.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 3 | 0 | 27.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 10.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 8.5 |
| 2022/23 | 36.4% | 2.2 |
| 2021/22 | 90.9% | 7.7 |
| 2020/21 | 30.8% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 55.6% | 5.2 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 4.7 |
| 2016/17 | 63.6% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Eastry Church of England Primary School's rate of 8.5 days per teacher is above average.